Denny Hamlin Warns Ryan Truex While Throwing Shade at Aric Almirola originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Denny Hamlin was one of the main headlines this week with the birth of his first son. The other big news story was Mexico City and the first international points-paying race in the NASCAR Cup Series since 1958.

Over the past couple of weeks, Ryan Truex admits that when crew chief Chris Gayle texted him “my heart would stop.” Did Denny Hamlin, awaiting the birth of his son, need Truex to drive his car? “Is it yes or no?

Denny Hamlin will not compete in Sunday's Cup Series race in Mexico City after the birth of his third child. Ryan Truex will substitute.