Denny Hamlin isn’t one to hold back. When the boos are ringing in the grandstands, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran fires back at the crowd and has repeatedly used the line “ I beat your favorite driver ”. He even added a “ Daddy, I’m sorry ” after the Michigan win in June. But when he crossed the checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the 44-year-old wasn’t his usual cocky self. Instead, tears were streaming down his cheeks after securing a milestone 60th win, and it seemed like he had finally taken his father’s words to heart.

Perhaps that’s why he looked over to the crowd and said, “ This is the point where I kind of give the fans some s—, but not today. I appreciate all of you so much.” It was a milestone win for many reasons. Six wins, a Championship 4 spot, and his ailing fa

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