Denny Hamlin Secures His 60th Victory in an Emotional Race in Las Vegas
With tears in his eyes and visibly emotional, Denny Hamlin celebrated his sixth checkered flag of the season, the 60th of his career, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This victory represents a significant milestone, as it secures his place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, considered one of the best drivers who has yet to win the Cup Series title, dedicated this victory to his father, who is facing health problems. Sunday’s race in Las Vegas was a culminating moment, especially after a failed attempt at Kansas Speedway two weeks earlier.Hamlin, at 44 years old, managed to come back in the last ten laps, surpassing Kyle Larson and his teammate, Chase Briscoe. Hamlin, who started in fifth place after the last pit stop, demonstrated his skill and determination on the track. The Virginia driver, tied for tenth place in NASCAR history for wins, expressed his gratitude and dedication to his father, who introduced him to the world of motorsports. Hamlin’s team boss, Chris Gayle, praised the adjustments made during the last pit stop, which contributed to the seventh victory of the season. Joe Gibbs, the team owner, was also moved by Hamlin’s dedication. In the race, Kyle Larson finished in second place, followed by Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe. Tyler Reddick, who races for Hamlin’s team, finished in fifth place, while Joey Logano took sixth place. Several prominent drivers, such as Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Ryan Blaney, faced difficulties during the race, affecting their chances in the playoffs. Blaney, who had a tire issue, saw his championship hopes affected and is now in a critical situation. The next NASCAR race will take place 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
