In NASCAR, drivers speak freely about racing, but personal struggles often stay hidden until the time feels right. Dale Earnhardt Jr. kept quiet about his concussions for years. Kevin Harvick didn’t let feeling sick slow him down. And now, Denny Hamlin has shared a story he kept to himself, one of the hardest days he’s ever had in a race car.

Denny Hamlin, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran, wrapped up the 2024 Cup Series with three wins at Bristol, Richmond, and Dover, plus a solid eighth-place points finish despite challenges like a hefty penalty after Bristol and a stuck throttle incident at Martinsville.

His season showed resilience, but it also highlighted how drivers sometimes push through without spilling the details. This isn’t new in NASCAR history. Like Dale Earnhardt Jr., who concea

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