Key Culprit in Catastrophic Gateway Brake Failures Identified as Denny Hamlin Defends NASCAR’s Hand

NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260211_mjr_su5_072 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesThe Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway proved to be an entertaining affair for the fans. Aggressive restarts, multiple cautions,