Denny Hamlin is running out of time. And no, it’s not because his contract with Joe Gibbs Racing is ending soon. It’s because of his father’s ailing health. Dennis Hamlin, who mortgaged their house, maxed out credit cards, skipped meals, and almost went broke trying to get his son into the stock car scene, made Denny Hamlin what he is today.

And since the last 21 years, with 60 Cup wins and three Daytonas, Denny has given it back by winning everything he can in the sport. Except for one thing. That championship title.

Right after the Las Vegas win, Hamlin had made one thing clear. He “ just want(s) him to hang on long enough to see it all the way through.” And now, as that moment is almost here, Denny explained the urgency.

Dennis Hamlin’s last chance to see son Denny win it all

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