Denny Hamlin Faces Challenges Ahead of Iowa Corn 350

Denny Hamlin is set to face significant challenges in the Iowa Corn 350 after a tough Saturday at Iowa Speedway, where brake issues hindered his performance. The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team struggled during practice and qualifying, resulting in a 29th-place qualifying effort.

Hamlin's difficulties meant he could not accurately assess his car's performance, which is crucial at Iowa's 7/8-mile track. Although he will start the race from 28th due to Brad Keselowski's position change, this still places him in a challenging spot surrounded by traffic.

The key question for Hamlin is whether the team has resolved the brake issues overnight. If successful, he may leverage his experience on shorter tracks to navigate through the field, although he will need to contend with strong competitors starting ahead of him.