Denny Hamlin Secures His 60th Victory in an Emotional Race
In a day full of emotions at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag of the season, marking the 60th victory of his career. This triumph, dedicated to his father, who is facing health problems, secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, recognized as one of the most outstanding drivers without a Cup Series title, returns to the race for the championship for the first time since 2021. This achievement consolidates him as the most successful driver of Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota. The victory in Las Vegas was especially significant for Hamlin, who couldn’t hold back the tears as he crossed the finish line. The 44-year-old driver overtook Kyle Larson and his teammate, Chase Briscoe, in the final laps, demonstrating his determination and skill on the track.Hamlin, with an impressive performance in the last pit stop, ascended from fifth position to the top, surpassing Joey Logano and Briscoe. Team principal Chris Gayle highlighted the importance of this victory, which represents Hamlin’s seventh of the season, his best mark since 2020. In the race, Kyle Larson took second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick also competed, demonstrating his skill and dedication on the track. The race also presented unfortunate moments, such as William Byron’s accident, who impacted Ty Dillon. Ryan Blaney, for his part, suffered a setback in his title aspirations due to a tire problem. The next NASCAR event 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
