US EditionHow Denny Hamlin's emotional win at Las Vegas has him back in title contention
Hamlin secured his first Championship Four berth with his sixth win of the season, marking a milestone amid personal challenges including his father’s health, team support, and career reflection.
- On Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, Denny Hamlin won the South Point Casino 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his 60th Cup Series victory, starting from the pole and finishing first in tears.
- With a Championship Four spot locked, Hamlin's Las Vegas win guaranteed a title shot at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2 amid his father Dennis Hamlin Sr.'s illness and family sacrifices.
- A series-leading sixth win this season gave 44-year-old Hamlin a Cup Series lead, with only two seasons remaining to secure his first championship.
- After the tears, he revealed he wants to get home to talk to Dennis Hamlin Sr. and plans a short mental break during the two-week break before the championship.
- Seen as a top driver without a title, Hamlin has been central to headlines this season, from a lawsuit and podcasts to a playoff incident prompting NASCAR to investigate possible race manipulation.
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How Denny Hamlin’s emotional win at Las Vegas has him back in NASCAR title contention
LAS VEGAS — Denny Hamlin has been NASCAR’s main character this season, from his lawsuit against NASCAR and his weekly, opinion-laden podcasts to the defining role he played in setting the final eight drivers in the playoff field. He could be the busiest driver in the Cup Series; he also welcomed the birth of his third child in June, an occasion that caused him to skip NASCAR’s race in Mexico City. Through it all, he has prevailed. At Las Vegas M…
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How Denny Hamlin's emotional win at Las Vegas has him back in title contention
Denny Hamlin has been a standout figure in NASCAR this season, juggling a lawsuit against NASCAR, his weekly podcasts, and a defining role in the playoffs.
Denny Hamlin Reveals the Personal Battle Behind His NASCAR Comeback
Denny Hamlin is making preparations for another run in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4, but he is not merely seeking another championship; he is giving it his entire heart.Having achieved his 60th career win, he took a retrospective look at the ways he reached his current position, the sacrifices his family made, his reliance on those around him, and the driving force that keeps him in the lead. It is not only about Phoenix but also about l…
DENNY HAMLIN CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP 4 BERTH - Denny Hamlin made a power move by his teammate Chase Briscoe in the closing laps before driving away to win his 60th NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Official Release
Denny Hamlin made a power move by his teammate Chase Briscoe in the closing laps before driving away to win his 60th NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway The post DENNY HAMLIN CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP 4 BERTH appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.
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