Excited Hamlin After Victory 60: NASCAR Finale in Play!

Denny Hamlin Secures 60th Victory in Las Vegas and Clinches Spot in NASCAR Final

In an emotional race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag of the season, marking his 60th victory in his outstanding career. This triumph not only represents a significant personal achievement, but also secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, visibly emotional, dedicated this victory to his father, who is facing health problems. With tears in his eyes, the 44-year-old driver, three-time Daytona 500 winner, expressed the importance of this achievement for him and his family.

“I am very happy that you were able to see the 60th victory. That was very important to me,” Hamlin declared.

Denny Hamlin

Hamlin, considered one of the best drivers who has never won a Cup title, returns to the race for the championship for the first time since 2021. This triumph consolidates him as the winningest driver for Joe Gibbs Racing and also for Toyota. The Virginia driver, who is tied for tenth in NASCAR history with Kevin Harvick, demonstrated his skill by overtaking Kyle Larson and his JGR teammate, Chase Briscoe, in the final laps. Hamlin, who started in fifth position after the last pit stop, used a tire strategy that allowed him to move forward quickly. First he overtook Joey Logano, and then Larson and Briscoe, both with used tires. This triumph, which could be the most important of his career, comes after Hamlin was disappointed at not achieving victory at Kansas Speedway two weeks ago. Crew chief Chris Gayle praised the adjustments made on the final stop, resulting in Hamlin’s seventh win of the season, his best mark since 2020. 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 23XI Racing, and the defending champion, Joey Logano, completed the top six. Several prominent drivers faced challenges during the race, including William Byron, who had an accident that took him out of the competition. Ryan Blaney also suffered a significant setback due to a tire issue, which affected his chances in the championship. The next NASCAR race will take place at the Talladega Superspeedway.