Denny Hamlin Celebrates His 60th Victory with Emotion in Las Vegas
In a day full of emotions at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag of the season, marking his 60th victory in his professional career. This triumph not only represents a personal achievement, but also secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, visibly emotional, dedicated this victory to his father, who has been a fundamental pillar in his career. The driver, recognized as one of the greatest in NASCAR history without having won a Cup title, returns to the race for the championship for the first time since 2021.Hamlin, currently tied for tenth place on the NASCAR wins list with Kevin Harvick, demonstrated his skill on the track by overtaking Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe in the final laps. This victory is the most significant of his career, in his own words. The 44-year-old driver, who races for Joe Gibbs Racing, also highlighted the crucial role of his new crew chief, Chris Gayle, this season. Hamlin attributed the victory to the adjustments made in the final pit stop. Joe Gibbs, moved by Hamlin’s dedication, expressed his pride in the driver and his connection with his father. In the race, Kyle Larson took second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick, who races for 23XI Racing, Hamlin’s team, finished in fifth place. Several prominent drivers, including William Byron and Ryan Blaney, faced difficulties in the race. Byron suffered an incident that relegated him to the back of the grid, while Blaney had to retire due to a tire problem. The next NASCAR event will be held at the Talladega Superspeedway.“I’m very happy that I was able to see victory number 60. That was very important to me,” Hamlin declared.
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