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Denny Hamlin is making preparations for another run in the NASCAR Cup Series<\/a> Championship 4, but he is not merely seeking another championship; he is giving it his entire heart.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> but also about legacy and love, as well as about the things he has learned on the way.<\/p>\n Racing for More Than a Trophy<\/p>\n For Denny Hamlin, this year\u2019s run feels deeply personal. While many see Phoenix as just another chance at redemption, Hamlin admits<\/a> there\u2019s more on the line emotionally. \u201cI mean, I don\u2019t know why this would be different,\u201d he said candidly. \u201cI can\u2019t sit here and give you false promises\u2026 I\u2019m just going to try as hard as I can. Maybe I can get lucky.\u201d<\/p>\n And that silent frailty clashes with the raw strength with which fans have been following the years. Driving becomes a burden to Hamlin since he has the failing health of his dad and everything that has led him this far. \u201cHe\u2019s the one who got me into racing,\u201d Hamlin shared. \u201cSold everything they had. We almost lost our house a couple of times. I\u2019m glad he was able to see 60.\u201d<\/p>\n Denny Hamlin on Growth, Trust, and Teamwork<\/p>\n Hamlin\u2019s 60th win wasn\u2019t just another number; it was a personal victory grounded in reflection and gratitude. \u201cAll of it,\u201d he said. \u201cThe family, the significance, being back on top for most wins in the season, punching the ticket to the 4. I can\u2019t imagine there\u2019s a win bigger for me than this one.\u201d<\/p>\n He credited his improvement to continuous self-assessment. \u201cEvery off-season, I try to put focus on getting better in one or two areas,\u201d Hamlin explained<\/a>. \u201cWhatever\u2019s holding me back from winning more races, I try to improve that.\u201d<\/p>\n A key part of that growth has been his partnership with crew chief<\/a> Chris Gayle. \u201cI was worried,\u201d Hamlin admitted. \u201cChris Gayle\u2019s r\u00e9sum\u00e9 was not mind-blowing by any stretch\u2026 But I trusted Joe [Gibbs]. I can confidently say that Gibbs made the right decision. Sometimes a fresh, new perspective can teach you something.\u201d<\/p>\n Faith, Loyalty, and Legacy<\/p>\n Denny Hamlin\u2019s faith and loyalty remain at the core of his journey. \u201cNo one driver is bigger than the team they drive for,\u201d he said. \u201cI had to learn that. I realized I\u2019d be more successful if I just focused on doing the best I can at my part.\u201d<\/p>\n After the emotional 60th win, Hamlin couldn\u2019t hold back tears. \u201cI knew there was no chance I was holding it back,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s just so gratifying\u2026 I had the ball at the very end and made it.\u201d<\/p>\n He smiled when talking about the two father figures who shaped him. \u201cI\u2019ve got two dads,\u201d Hamlin said. \u201cOne\u2019s at home and one\u2019s here. Everything I got, I owe to the Gibbs family.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, as Phoenix looms<\/a>, Hamlin\u2019s mindset is calm yet determined. \u201cMaybe this is my last chance,\u201d he said. \u201cMaybe it isn\u2019t. I just know I\u2019m going to do the work, and I hope it works out.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. More about Dogli Wilberforce<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on NASCAR\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Denny Hamlin during qualifying. 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