Hamlin Thrills with Victory 60, Dedicated to His Father, Heading to the NASCAR Final

Denny Hamlin Earns 60th Victory in Las Vegas and Secures a Spot in the NASCAR Final

In an emotional race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin achieved his 60th NASCAR victory, a milestone dedicated to his father. This triumph not only marks a significant personal achievement, but also secures him a place in the championship final. Hamlin, visibly moved, dedicated this victory to his father, who has been a fundamental pillar in his career. The victory was especially significant, as his father has been dealing with health problems.

“This victory is for my father. He introduced me to the world of racing and has made many sacrifices to support me,” Hamlin said.

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Hamlin, considered one of the most outstanding drivers who has not yet won the Cup Series title, demonstrated his skill by overtaking Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe in the final laps. This victory is the first he has achieved in the championship since 2021. Hamlin, at 44 years old, is tied for tenth place on the NASCAR wins list with Kevin Harvick. After a strategic pit stop, Hamlin advanced from fifth position to take the lead. This triumph represents Hamlin’s seventh victory of the season, his best performance since 2020. Joe Gibbs, team owner, also expressed his excitement for Hamlin’s achievement, highlighting the driver’s dedication. In the race, Kyle Larson finished in second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Regarding other competitors, William Byron had an incident that took him out of the race, while Ryan Blaney suffered a tire issue, affecting his chances in the championship. Blaney, who started the race in second place in the standings, is now in a critical situation in the playoff round. Additionally, Tyler Reddick, despite being eliminated from the playoffs, continues to compete while his son faces health complications.

On the other hand, Rob Edwards, from the Andretti Global IndyCar program, made his NASCAR debut as part of the ownership group.

The next NASCAR race will take place at the Talladega Superspeedway.