Hamlin Thrills with Victory 60, Dedicated to His Father, Heading to the NASCAR Final

Denny Hamlin Claims Victory in Las Vegas, Secures Spot in NASCAR Final

In an emotional race full of drama at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin took his sixth checkered flag of the season, marking his 60th victory in his illustrious career. This triumph not only represents a personal milestone, but also secures him a place in the NASCAR championship final. Hamlin, visibly emotional, dedicated this victory to his father, who has been a fundamental pillar in his career. The 44-year-old driver, recognized as one of the greatest without having won a Cup title, returns to the race for the championship for the first time since 2021.

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

Denny Hamlin

The race was intense, with Hamlin overtaking Kyle Larson and his teammate Chase Briscoe in the final laps. The technical team made crucial adjustments in the final stop, which allowed Hamlin to obtain his seventh victory of the season, the most since 2020. Joe Gibbs, moved by Hamlin’s dedication, expressed his admiration for the driver and his emotional connection with his father. The race also featured the participation of other prominent drivers such as Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, and Joey Logano. The defending Cup champion, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney, saw their title hopes affected. Blaney suffered an incident that relegated him to the end of the classification. The next race for NASCAR competitors will be at the Talladega Superspeedway. In addition to the exciting race, the presence of Rob Edwards stood out, who made his NASCAR debut as part of the TWG Motorsports ownership group.