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Denny Hamlin Admits to a ‘Never-Before’ Advantage After Vegas Win

Denny Hamlin has carried the burden of being the greatest NASCAR driver without a championship for the past several years. But after Win No. 60 and a Championship 4 spot fell in his lap at Las Vegas on Sunday, he feels the weight could be off him at the end of the season finale at Phoenix, thanks to a key advantage he now has.

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Shane Van Gisbergen Sulks Over 'Frustrating' End to Career best oval run

Shane van Gisbergen has emerged as one of the better drivers on the grid this year, more so because of his being in his rookie year. The Kiwi even achieved the rookie of the season award after being the only rookie to make it into the playoffs.

Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / October 14

'I Was Worried': Denny Hamlin Makes Honest Admission About Crew Chief Change

Before the season began, when Chris Gabehart was promoted to competition director at Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin was paired with a new crew chief, Chris Gayle, the move caught Hamlin completely off guard.

Jesse Love News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Heated Exchange: Jesse Love and Nick Sanchez in Post-Race Dust-Up at Las Vegas

The dust had barely settled under the Las Vegas lights when a different kind of chaos erupted on pit road. Saturday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race was a pressure cooker, the 28th of the season and a crucial fourth stop in the seven-race playoff gauntlet.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 13

NASCAR power rankings: Leaving Las Vegas with a new No. 1

Denny Hamlin won Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning his 60th career win and locking up a spot in the Championship 4.

Denny Hamlin scores the biggest and most emotional win of career

Ryan Blaney in must-win playoff situation after crash at Las Vegas

NASCAR team surprisingly parts ways with driver late in 2025 season

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 13

NASCAR team surprisingly parts ways with driver late in 2025 season

This is not the first year that the 34-year-old driver has been released by a team before the end of a NASCAR season.

Denny Hamlin just scored the biggest and most emotional win of NASCAR career

NASCAR South Point 400 takeaways: Denny Hamlin surges late to lock up Championship 4 berth

Pit-road penalty dooms Chase Elliott in NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas

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Aric Almirola News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Aric Almirola’s Promise To Coach Gibbs After Xfinity Vegas Win

After winning Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas, 41-year-old Aric Almirola found himself in a familiar position. The win gave him the opportunity to deliver an owner's championship to his benefactor, Joe Gibbs.

Joey Logano News / The SportsRush / October 13

Joey Logano Wary of Precarious Playoff Position Despite Good Run at Vegas

Joey Logano was able to breathe a bit easier Sunday, one week after last Sunday’s nail-biting finish at the Charlotte Roval that saw him advance past Ross Chastain by one mere point for the eighth and final spot in the Round of Eight semifinals.

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Chase Briscoe News / The SportsRush / October 13

‘I Was Scared to Go Up There’: Chase Briscoe Sums Up Car Struggles After Top 5 Finish in Sin City

After capturing the opening playoff race at Darlington, Chase Briscoe punched his ticket to the Round of 12 with ease. By keeping his foot on the gas, stacking up top-fives and top-tens, he clawed his way into the Round of 8 as well.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 12

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin won Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, clinching a berth in the Championship 4. Here's what the Cup Series playoff grid looks like after the first race of the Round of 8.

Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas, secures Championship 4 berth

Ryan Blaney suffers disastrous crash in crucial NASCAR playoff race

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Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas, secures Championship 4 berth

For the first time since 2021, Denny Hamlin will go to the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway with the ability to win his first Cup Series title.

Kyle Larson praises Hamlin for winning Las Vegas drive

Chase Brisce's two-tire gamble doesn't quite pay off at Las Vegas

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