Denny Hamlin Celebrates His 60th Victory with Emotion in Las Vegas
In an emotional day at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag of the season, marking his 60th career victory. This achievement, dedicated to his father, who is facing health problems, secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, 44, and a three-time Daytona 500 winner, has been recognized as one of the most outstanding drivers without having won the Cup title. His victory in Las Vegas puts him back in contention for the championship for the first time since 2021.The race was intense, with Hamlin overtaking Kyle Larson and his Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) teammate, Chase Briscoe, in the final laps. Hamlin, visibly emotional, highlighted the support of his father, who introduced him to the world of motorsports. Hamlin, after a strategic pit stop, managed to advance from fifth position to the top, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adjustments made by his new team principal, Chris Gayle. Joe Gibbs, team owner, expressed his emotion at Hamlin’s dedication, highlighting the sentimental value of the victory. In the race, Kyle Larson took second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick, also in contention, finished in fifth place. The competition was marked by incidents, including a crash involving William Byron and Ty Dillon, and a mishap that affected Ryan Blaney, who saw his chances in the championship reduced. 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
