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Deadly Fire Hits Denny Hamlin’s Parents on Their Alleged Wedding Anniversary

Dennis Hamlin, 75, died in the fire while Mary Lou Hamlin remains in critical condition at a specialized burn center, officials said.

  • On Sunday, December 28, Dennis Hamlin, 75, died after a house fire at the family home in Stanley, North Carolina; emergency crews found him and his wife outside before he died at a hospital.
  • Dennis Hamlin, who helped build cars and traveled with his son, supported Denny Hamlin, NASCAR driver, as he rose through the ranks after debuting in 2005 with 51 wins.
  • When firefighters arrived around 6:20 p.m. ET, they found the home engulfed in heavy flames, with 10 to 12 fire crews responding and water trucked in, taking about two hours to extinguish .
  • NASCAR and 23XI Racing issued condolences honoring Dennis Hamlin, while drivers including Joey Logano offered support; Denny Hamlin had not released a personal statement as of Tuesday morning but thanked condolences via X on December 31.
  • Investigators are still examining the scene and officials have not confirmed a cause or smoke alarm involvement, while Mary Lou Hamlin, 69, remains in intensive care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center in Winston-Salem.
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slicksandsticks.com broke the news in on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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