Hamlin excited after 60th victory: NASCAR Final! Dedicates triumph to his father.

Denny Hamlin Celebrates His 60th Victory with Emotion in Las Vegas

With tears in his eyes and visibly emotional, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, thus achieving his 60th victory in his professional career. This triumph not only represents a personal milestone, but also secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, recognized as one of the most outstanding drivers without having won a Cup Series title, returns to the race for the championship for the first time since 2021. This achievement positions him as the most successful driver for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota. The Virginia driver is in tenth place on the NASCAR wins list, tied with Kevin Harvick. The victory in Las Vegas was especially significant for Hamlin, who dedicated this triumph to his father, who has been battling health issues. Hamlin surpassed Kyle Larson and his teammate, Chase Briscoe, in the final laps, demonstrating his determination and skill on the track.

I am very happy that you were able to see victory number 60. That was very important to me.

Denny Hamlin

Hamlin, who started from fifth position after the last pit stop, managed to advance through traffic and overtake Joey Logano and Briscoe, who had less new tires. This triumph is the most important of his career, according to his own words. The team leader, Chris Gayle, praised the adjustments made during the pit stop, which allowed Hamlin to secure his seventh victory of the season, the most since 2020. Joe Gibbs, moved by Hamlin’s dedication, expressed his emotion at the driver’s dedication. In the race, Kyle Larson, seeking to break a 20-race winless streak, took second place. Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe of JGR finished third and fourth respectively, while Tyler Reddick and Joey Logano completed the top six. Among the drivers still competing in the playoffs are Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Ryan Blaney. William Byron, who had problems on the track and crashed with Ty Dillon, was out of the running. The four drivers with the fewest points in the playoffs, with two races remaining, are Byron, Elliott, Logano, and Blaney.

Problems for Blaney

Ryan Blaney, who started the race in second place in the standings, suffered a major blow to his title aspirations when he suffered a tire issue that led him to crash into the wall. He finished in 38th position and is now at the bottom of the playoff round. Blaney, the 2023 Cup Series championship winner, will seek to recover in the next race at Talladega Superspeedway, where he has won three times.

You have to be optimistic. I am not very happy at the moment, but tomorrow morning I will be optimistic to go to the next race.

Ryan Blaney

Reddick Competes Despite Family Difficulties

Tyler Reddick, who was eliminated from the playoffs the previous week, continues to compete despite his son’s health problems. His four-month-old son, Rookie, will undergo surgery and needs medical supervision.

Rob Edwards’ NASCAR Debut

Rob Edwards, former director of the Andretti Global IndyCar team, made his NASCAR debut this weekend in his new role with the ownership group. Edwards will take on the role of Director of Performance for TWG Motorsports, an organization that participates in NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and Formula E. Edwards expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge and hopes to attend several NASCAR races next year with Spire Motorsports.

Next Race

The next NASCAR race will take place next Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is the reigning champion.