In the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race at Kansas Speedway, Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace engaged in a compelling battle for the lead during the Hollywood Casino 400. Hamlin, piloting the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, capitalized on a strategic two-tire pit stop that enabled him to reclaim the lead after a cycle of green-flag pit stops. His crew’s efficiency was evident, with a total pit stop time of 37.34 seconds, including a 10.12-second in-box time and a 27.22-second total stop time.

In contrast, Wallace’s No. 23 Toyota, representing 23XI Racing, underwent a slightly quicker pit stop, totaling 36.70 seconds, with an in-box time of 9.54 seconds and a total stop time of 27.16 seconds. Despite the marginally faster pit stop, Wallace’s team was unable to maintain the lead, allow

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