Excited Hamlin After Victory 60: NASCAR Final Secured!

Denny Hamlin Grabs 60th Victory in Thrilling Race

In a day filled with emotions and tears, Denny Hamlin took his sixth checkered flag of the season and the 60th victory of his career at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway oval. This triumph, dedicated to his father, secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, recognized as one of the best drivers who has yet to conquer the Cup Series title, returns to the race for the championship since 2021. The 44-year-old driver, who is also the most successful of Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota, tied for tenth place on the NASCAR wins list with Kevin Harvick. The victory came after an intense fight in the last ten laps, where Hamlin surpassed Kyle Larson and his teammate Chase Briscoe. The driver expressed the importance of this triumph for his 75-year-old father, who introduced him to the world of motorsports.

He is the one who got me into racing and took me to a circuit when I was 5 years old. He made all the financial sacrifices to keep me in this, sold everything we had, we almost lost our house a couple of times just to try to keep going.

Denny Hamlin

Hamlin pitted for tires on the final restart, allowing him to advance from fifth and pass Joey Logano, who had worn tires. He then managed to overtake Larson and Briscoe to secure the victory. This victory represents a significant milestone for Hamlin and his new team boss, Chris Gayle. Hamlin highlighted the importance of this triumph, emphasizing that he cannot imagine a more significant victory in his career. Joe Gibbs, moved by Hamlin’s dedication, shared his emotion for the driver’s achievement. In the race, Larson finished in second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick, who races for Hamlin’s team, and Joey Logano completed the top six. It is worth noting that five of the top six finishers are still competing in the playoffs. On the other hand, William Byron had an incident that took him out of the competition, and he was involved in a crash with Ty Dillon. The four drivers at the bottom of the playoff standings are Byron, Elliott, Logano, and Blaney.

Blaney Suffers a Setback in His Aspirations

Ryan Blaney, who started the race in second place in points, suffered a hard blow to his championship aspirations due to a tire problem that led him to crash into the wall. He finished in 38th position, which relegated him to the end of the playoffs round. Despite the disappointment, Blaney remains optimistic and hopes to recover in the next race at Talladega Superspeedway, where he has had success in the past.

Reddick Competes Despite Family Adversity

Tyler Reddick, despite having been eliminated from the playoffs the previous week, continues to compete while facing serious health complications with his son. Their four-month-old son, Rookie, has a tumor affecting his health and will require surgery. The Reddick family appreciates the support and prayers received.

Rob Edwards Debuts in NASCAR

Rob Edwards, former director of the Andretti Global IndyCar team, made his NASCAR debut this weekend in his new role with TWG Motorsports. Edwards will take on the role of performance director and participate in all TWG properties, including NASCAR and IndyCar. Edwards expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge after almost three decades in IndyCar. He is expected to attend several NASCAR races next year.

Next Stop: Talladega

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