Denny Hamlin's NASCAR championship dreams crushed by race-changing caution

Denny Hamlin was on the verge of finally winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship until contender's tire issue changed everything.

NASCAR Broadcaster Defends Denny Hamlin’s Crew Chief Amid Growing Hate from Fans

The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team entered the race as the clear favorite, with Hamlin leading 208 laps and appearing set to finally capture his first NASCAR Cup Series title.

Denny Hamlin’s most agonizing day: ‘In this moment, I never want to race again’

Everything was lining up for Hamlin to claim his elusive first NASCAR Cup Series title. Then came another cruel twist of fate.

Denny Hamlin Was ’40 Seconds’ Away From His First NASCAR Cup Championship then Byron Hit the Wall

"If you can’t win that one, I don’t know what one you can win," Denny Hamlin finishes second in the Championship after leading a record-breaking 208 laps in the Championship race.

NASCAR Community Left “Depressed” After Denny Hamlin Loses Career Defining Race

The 2025 NASCAR season culminated in a dramatic, three-day Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway, delivering high-stakes finishes and emotional turmoil across all three national series. The action began on Friday with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale,
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