Hamlin in the NASCAR Final: 60 victories and emotion for his father

Denny Hamlin Celebrates His 60th Victory in Las Vegas, Dedicated to His Father

With tears in his eyes and visibly emotional, Denny Hamlin conquered his sixth checkered flag of the season at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway oval. This victory, the 60th of his career, is a milestone dedicated to his father, who is facing health problems. This triumph not only represents a personal achievement for Hamlin, but also secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. The 44-year-old driver, recognized as one of the best in the history of the competition, returns to the race for the title since 2021.

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

Denny Hamlin

Hamlin, currently tied for tenth place on the NASCAR wins list, once again demonstrated his prowess on the track. The victory in Las Vegas is a crucial moment in his career, especially considering the unconditional support of his father. Hamlin overcame intense competition in the final laps, overtaking Kyle Larson and his teammate Chase Briscoe. The driver attributed the success to the adjustments made in the final pit stop and to his new crew chief, Chris Gayle. Joe Gibbs, team owner, also expressed his excitement for Hamlin’s dedication, highlighting the family bond that inspired this victory. The race also saw Kyle Larson in second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick, also in the top 5, competes for Hamlin’s team, 23XI Racing. William Byron, who had an incident in the race, suffered a hard hit and is now in an unfavorable position in the playoff standings. Blaney, with problems in his tires, also saw his championship hopes compromised. Despite this, Blaney remains optimistic for the next race in Talladega, where he will seek a crucial victory.

Tyler Reddick Competes Despite Concern for His Son

Tyler Reddick, who is not in the playoffs, continues to compete while facing serious health issues with his son. His son Rookie, who is only four months old, requires surgery due to a tumor. The NASCAR community sends him their support during this difficult time.

Rob Edwards Debuts in NASCAR

Rob Edwards, former director of the Andretti Global IndyCar team, made his NASCAR debut this weekend. Edwards is now part of the TWG Motorsports ownership group. Edwards expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge, which comes after almost three decades in IndyCar. He is expected to attend several NASCAR races next year. The next NASCAR race will be at the Talladega Superspeedway.