Denny Hamlin Wins in Las Vegas and Secures a Spot in the NASCAR Final
In an emotional race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag of the season, the number 60 of his career, dedicating this achievement to his father, who is facing health problems. The victory not only represents a personal milestone for Hamlin, but also secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final, marking his return to the fight for the title since 2021.Hamlin, recognized as one of the most outstanding drivers without a Cup title, overtook Kyle Larson and his teammate, Chase Briscoe, in the final laps, demonstrating his skill and determination on the track. With tears in his eyes, Hamlin expressed the importance of this victory, especially dedicated to his father, who introduced him to the world of motorsports. After the last pit stop, Hamlin, who restarted in fifth place, advanced quickly. He managed to overtake Joey Logano and then Kyle Larson, finally taking the lead from Briscoe. Hamlin’s team boss, Chris Gayle, highlighted the importance of the adjustments made during the last pit stop, which contributed to their seventh victory of the season. Joe Gibbs, moved by Hamlin’s dedication, highlighted the emotional connection of the driver with his father. In the race, Kyle Larson took second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick also finished in the top 5. William Byron, who had problems on the track, was involved in an accident that took him out of the race. Ryan Blaney saw his title hopes affected by a tire issue, finishing the race in 38th position. The next NASCAR race will be held at the Talladega Superspeedway.I am very happy that you were able to see victory number 60. That was very important to me.
Denny Hamlin
