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Denny Hamlin's Streak Ends with Oil Fire DNF

5/5/2025

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Denny Hamlin faced a dramatic setback at Texas Motor Speedway as his No. 11 Toyota Camry succumbed to an oil fire on lap 74, resulting in his first DNF of the 2025 season. This unfortunate incident snapped his impressive streak of 21 consecutive lead lap finishes, while Austin Cindric clinched victory in the first stage under caution.

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Denny Hamlin faced a dramatic setback at Texas Motor Speedway as his No. 11 Toyota Camry succumbed to an oil fire on lap 74, resulting in his first DNF of the 2025 season. This unfortunate incident snapped his impressive streak of 21 consecutive lead lap finishes, while Austin Cindric clinched victory in the first stage under caution.