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Denny Hamlin Explains Why the Roval Stays in the NASCAR Playoffs

“It’s SMI’s date. They own that race,” Hamlin said, referring to Speedway Motorsports Inc., which operates Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR, he added, “wants a road course in the playoffs.” Still, Hamlin argued the Next Gen car “can’t pass on one-lane tracks,” saying the oval would deliver better racing product, along with a better chance for the field to defeat SVG.