The NASCAR All-Star Race had fireworks on the track — but the real explosion came after the checkered flag.

In a post-race meltdown that’s gone viral, Joey Logano tore into fellow drivers, officials, and what he called a “joke of a race.” But it was Denny Hamlin, never one to back down, who lit the internet on fire with his brutal response:

“If you can’t handle heat, stay out of the kitchen. Grow up, man.”

🔥 Fans are split down the middle — is Logano calling out the truth, or just throwing a tantrum?

The drama unfolded after a controversial late-race move left Logano furious. He called the event a “waste of time” and accused competitors of “racing dirty just because it’s an exhibition.”

But Hamlin, who’s had his share of high-profile clashes with Logano over the years, wasn’t having it.

“It’s the All-Star Race. It’s supposed to be wild. You don’t show up to a street fight and complain about getting punched.”

The clash reignited one of NASCAR’s most heated rivalries, with fans taking sides and social media erupting with hot takes:

• “Logano’s right – that wasn’t racing, it was demolition derby!”

• “Hamlin’s spot on. Joey just hates when he’s not the hero.”

Meanwhile, drivers from other teams have stayed suspiciously silent — but insiders say tensions in the garage are boiling over.

One thing is clear:
This isn’t just racing anymore — it’s personal.