“I still think it’s 40 percent driver”. In 2012, Denny Hamlin, a driver with over a decade of experience, established a popular formula for NASCAR success: 40% driver, 40% car/team, and 20% luck. This formula was widely accepted, suggesting that a driver and their team held equal power, with a small but essential component of luck playing a role. After years of competing and experiencing near-misses, Hamlin has finally adjusted his formula.

Despite his consistent performance and numerous victories, Denny Hamlin has yet to win a Cup Series championship. His near-misses can be attributed to a combination of factors, including bad luck, strategic errors, and strong teams/cars. The introduction of Next Gen cars in 2022 brought another major change in the parity within driving. Accordi

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