Denny Hamlin’s 60th career win at Las Vegas wasn’t just another checkered flag. Rather, it was a statement from the Joe Gibbs veteran. A reminder that even at 44, he’s still got the grit, composure, and racecraft to outduel the best when it matters most. The South Point 400 had all the drama NASCAR fans could ask for: chaos, clutch execution, and cautions.

For Hamlin, it was both a milestone moment and an emotional one, as he dedicated the victory to his ailing father, who helped launch his racing journey decades ago. But while the win looked cool and calculated on TV, behind the visor, things were far more tense. As Hamlin later admitted, there was a stretch under caution where even he started to panic.

Denny Hamlin opens up about panic during Las Vegas race

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