Before Denny Hamlin became one of NASCAR’s biggest names, his story started in a garage with his dad, Dennis Hamlin, turning the wrenches. Dennis wasn’t just a proud parent cheering from the stands. In fact, he was the earliest crew chief, the guy who mortgaged the family home (twice) and even sold his beloved 1932 Ford hot rod to keep Denny’s racing dream alive. That kind of sacrifice doesn’t just buy speed; it builds character. Denny has often credited his relentless drive to lessons learned from his dad, like “you don’t leave until the last customer’s gone.”

Even today, Dennis’s opinion carries weight, whether it’s advice about racing or asking his son to retire a catchphrase he disliked. That bond has always been central to Denny’s journey. Which is why, as Denny pushes through the i

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