Denny Hamlin Wins at Michigan for His 3rd NASCAR Cup Series Victory of the Season
- Denny Hamlin secured his third win of the NASCAR Cup Series this year and the 57th overall in his career by triumphing at the FireKeepers Casino 400 held at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.
- Hamlin balanced his roles as a driver, co-owner of 23XI Racing, and expectant father of a boy, preparing to leave the race if his fiancee Jordan Fish went into labor before lap 50.
- The race featured key moments including Carson Hocevar leading laps before a flat tire forced a pit stop and Hamlin taking the lead with four laps remaining by managing fuel strategy against William Byron.
- Hamlin mentioned that he would prioritize being present for his child's birth over competing in NASCAR’s upcoming June 15 event in Mexico City and commended Chris Gayle and his crew for their consistently strong performance.
- Hamlin’s victory at Michigan marked his 57th career win, setting a new record for the most wins by any driver in Joe Gibbs Racing's history, and came shortly after his 700th Cup start, highlighting his sustained competitiveness as he considers retirement.
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Hamlin wins Michigan for Third Cup Series victory
(Brooklyn, MI) — Denny Hamlin is in the winner’s circle for the third time this season. The driver of the No. 11 car secured a victory in the FireKeepers Casino 400 from Michigan International Speedway. Chris Buescher, Ty Gibbs, Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson rounded out the top-five finishers. The NASCAR Cup Series heads south of the border for the Viva Mexico 250 next Sunday from Mexico City.
Hamlin wins in Michigan as his "baby-watch" continues - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
Denny Hamlin won the Nascar Cup Series race at Michigan Sunday for his third victory of the season. It was the 57th career victory for Hamlin, who is still on “baby watch”. His fiancee Jordan is expecting their third child. Carson Hocevar looked to be tracking down his first Cup Series win by dominating late, but lost a tire. William Byron assumed the lead after Hocevar, but lost a battle to Hamlin for the lead before running out of gas. Chris B…
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