Denny Hamlin has always known that crossing the finish line first takes more than just talent behind the wheel. In NASCAR, where the competition bites hard, it’s the grind off the track that often seals the deal, turning good drivers into champions. At 44, Hamlin embodies this, balancing the chaos of co-owning 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan and navigating a heated antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR that could reshape the sport. Such off-track chaos for anybody can be a huge focus-breaker, but is that the case with Hamlin, too?

His recent gutsy three-wide move on the final restart clinched a fifth win of the season at Gateway, marking his 59th career victory and a historic 200th win for the team. His post-race words were clear: “I’m good at identifying problems and then going to work to fi

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