After his 60th career win, Hamlin shared rare emotion about his parents’ struggles, J.D. Gibbs’ influence, and what keeps him grounded after two decades in NASCAR.

This is the scenario recounted on Sunday when Gayle, Hamlin and Gibbs all reflected on the organizational shift that led to the current driver-crew chief pairing on the JGR No. 11 team. It all began with Chris Gabehart getting a promotion from the Hamlin pit box to the competition director role and the dominoes that followed.

NASCAR veteran Kyle Petty ranks Denny Hamlin at the top of the heap for sheer mental strength ahead of Tony Stewart and Darrell Waltrip.

The veteran’s win at Las Vegas puts him one step from the NASCAR Cup title that’s eluded him for nearly two decades.

Shane van Gisbergen reacts to Denny Hamlin's comments about being hailed as the best road course driver NASCAR's ever seen.