Denny Hamlin's Emotional Win at Las Vegas

0:00In Durham, it's March 17th, and here's what is going on. NASCAR driver, Denny Hamlin, picked up a big win at the Penzole 400 in Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15th. It marked his first victory since his father died in a house fire late last year, bringing his career total to 61 triumphs over 21, seasons. His father passed away on December 28th, 2025, at 8.75 from injuries in the fire in Stanley North Carolina. Hamlin's mother was her too, but recovered enough to cheer from victory lane. The family celebration was full of emotion, with hugs from his mom, fiance Jordan Fish, and their three young kids. Everyone shared tears and joy after climbing out of the car. This win boosted Hamlin to 10th on the all-time NASCAR Cup series list, passing Kevin Harbick and sitting just two behind Kyle Busch. He also joined a rare group of five drivers with wins across 20 seasons. Hamlin says racing pulls him through tough times, like grief. Competition keeps him focused, and he feels his dad was watching proudly that day.

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