Hamlin conquers victory 60 with tears: NASCAR final secured

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

With tears in his eyes and visibly emotional, Denny Hamlin celebrated his sixth checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a triumph that marked a milestone in his career and secured him a place in the NASCAR championship final. This victory, the 60th of his career, was dedicated to his father, who is facing health problems. Hamlin, considered one of the most outstanding drivers without a Cup title, returns to the race for the championship for the first time since 2021.

I am very happy that you were able to see victory number 60. That was very important to me.

Denny Hamlin

Hamlin, who equals Kevin Harvick in tenth place on the NASCAR wins list, couldn’t contain his excitement after an intense battle in the last ten laps, surpassing Kyle Larson and his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Chase Briscoe. Hamlin highlighted the importance of this victory, especially dedicated to his 75-year-old father, who introduced him to the world of motorsports. The driver recalled the sacrifices his family made to support him in his career. After opting for four new tires on the final stop, Hamlin ascended from fifth position, overtaking Joey Logano and then Larson and Briscoe, who had used tires. Team boss Chris Gayle praised the adjustments made at the last pit stop, which contributed to Hamlin’s seventh win of the season, his best record since 2020. Joe Gibbs, team owner, also expressed his excitement for Hamlin’s dedication. Larson, who was looking to break a 20-race winless streak, finished in second place.

• Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe from JGR finished third and fourth respectively.
• Tyler Reddick, from 23XI Racing, finished fifth.
• The defending Cup champion, Joey Logano, came in sixth.

William Byron, who was leading the race, had a mishap that caused him to lose the lead. Then, he was involved in an accident when he hit Ty Dillon, who was slowing down to enter the pits. The last four in the playoff standings, with two races remaining, are Byron, Elliott, Logano, and Blaney.

Ryan Blaney Suffers a Setback in Las Vegas

Ryan Blaney, who started the race in second place in points, saw his title hopes affected by a tire issue that led him to crash into the wall. He finished in 38th place, falling to the bottom of the playoffs. Blaney, who is the defending Cup champion, will look to rebound at Talladega Superspeedway, where he has won three times.

Tyler Reddick Competes Despite Concerns About His Son’s Health

Tyler Reddick, who was eliminated from the playoffs last week, continues to compete while his son faces health complications. His wife, Alexa Reddick, reported that their son Rookie needs surgery and a kidney must be removed.

Rob Edwards Debuts in NASCAR

Rob Edwards, former team director of Andretti Global IndyCar, made his NASCAR debut in his new role with TWG Motorsports. Edwards will now serve as performance director and expects to attend several NASCAR races next year. The next NASCAR race will be at Talladega Superspeedway, where Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is the current winner.