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700th Start in Jeopardy as Hamlin Awaits Baby

6/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Denny Hamlin's milestone 700th NASCAR Cup Series start hangs in the balance as his fiancée, Jordan Fish, could go into labor with their third child. With two wins this season and currently sixth in the standings, Hamlin's absence would pave the way for Ryan Truex to step in as a substitute driver.

History

Historical Context

Denny Hamlin's potential absence from his 700th NASCAR start echoes the 1979 Daytona 500, where Cale Yarborough missed a race due to personal reasons. Hamlin's two wins this season position him well, but Ryan Truex's chance to step in highlights the unpredictable nature of motorsport, much like past driver substitutions.

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Story summary

Denny Hamlin's milestone 700th NASCAR Cup Series start hangs in the balance as his fiancée, Jordan Fish, could go into labor with their third child. With two wins this season and currently sixth in the standings, Hamlin's absence would pave the way for Ryan Truex to step in as a substitute driver.

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