Hamlin Thrills: Victory 60 and NASCAR Final Dedicated to His Father

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

In an emotional race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin achieved his 60th NASCAR victory, a milestone he dedicated to his father, who is facing health issues. This triumph not only marks a personal achievement but also secures him a place in the championship final. Hamlin, visibly emotional, expressed the importance of this victory, which comes at a crucial moment in his career. The driver, recognized as one of the best without having won 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 the 60th victory. That was very important to me.”

Denny Hamlin

The victory in Las Vegas was the result of an intense competition, where Hamlin surpassed Kyle Larson and his teammate Chase Briscoe. Hamlin, who started in fifth place after the last pit stop, demonstrated his ability to advance through traffic and secure the victory. The triumph also represents a milestone for his new team boss, Chris Gayle, and marks Hamlin’s seventh victory of the season, his best performance since 2020. Joe Gibbs, team owner, also expressed his excitement for Hamlin’s dedication, highlighting the personal significance of the victory. In the race, Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports took second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing, and Tyler Reddick. William Byron, who had a mishap on the track, and Ryan Blaney, saw their championship hopes affected. Blaney, with a tire issue, suffered an accident that relegated him to the end of the classification, diminishing his chances in the competition. The next NASCAR race will take place at the Talladega Superspeedway.