"I knew it took a few weeks to feel like driving. Over the last couple weeks, I definitely regained my love of it, got refocused. These are great opportunities for us. It is just so satisfying, so gratifying. You just never know what can happen year over year if you still have it or not."
"Hamlin's 60th career victory was at Las Vegas last October, a win he dedicated to his father as it locked Hamlin into NASCAR's championship-deciding finale. His father was in poor health and Hamlin went into the race knowing it was probably his final chance to win a championship while Dennis Hamlin was still alive."
"What followed was an emotional rollercoaster: Hamlin, as co-owner of 23XI Racing, was part of the winning team in a federal lawsuit against NASCAR last December. Weeks later, his father was killed in a fire that destroyed the home Hamlin purchased to thank his parents for getting him into NASCAR."
Denny Hamlin secured his 61st career victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, marking his return to winning after a difficult period. His previous win at Las Vegas last October locked him into the championship finale, which he dominated at Phoenix Raceway but lost due to a pit stop error. Following that loss, Hamlin experienced significant personal tragedy when his father died in a house fire that destroyed the home Hamlin had purchased to thank his parents for supporting his racing career. Despite these challenges, Hamlin returned for his 21st season and has regained his competitive focus. As co-owner of 23XI Racing, he also celebrated Tyler Reddick's record-setting start to the season with three consecutive wins.
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