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July 5, 2026 | Edition #847

{{readername | Hey NASCAR Fans}},

Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin nearly found themselves in a disastrous situation before the Chicagoland race even began. A team member transporting the hauler came dangerously close to causing millions of dollars in damage while en route to the track. Meanwhile, Brad Keselowski believes he has identified the key reason Toyota continues to hold an edge over its rivals.

The JGR employee involved accepted his mistake.





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