“I’m probably softer than what I put off. I may shed a tear during a love story in a movie…I’ll never let my kids see it.” Denny Hamlin said these words shortly after winning in Las Vegas. The Round of 8 opener of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season marked a moment of true glory for the veteran. But even when the championship finale at Phoenix Raceway marked a moment of heartbreak, Hamlin did not break his resolve.

Two weeks have gone by since the Cup Series finale, yet the sting feels as raw as yesterday. Denny Hamlin came dangerously close to fulfilling a dream he has chased for 19 years. Hence, when he lost the championship yet again, a sea of emotions engulfed him. Yet he stuck to his ideals, teaching his children a life lesson.

Denny Hamlin held back for his kids

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