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Denny Hamlin Prioritizes Family, Misses Mexico City Race

6/18/2025

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Denny Hamlin made a heartfelt choice to miss the Mexico City race, prioritizing his fiancée, Jordan Fish, and their newborn son. Ryan Truex stepped in but finished P23. NASCAR granted Hamlin a waiver for his return at Pocono, a track where he has thrived, earning praise from Kevin Harvick for his family-first approach.

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Story summary

Denny Hamlin made a heartfelt choice to miss the Mexico City race, prioritizing his fiancée, Jordan Fish, and their newborn son. Ryan Truex stepped in but finished P23. NASCAR granted Hamlin a waiver for his return at Pocono, a track where he has thrived, earning praise from Kevin Harvick for his family-first approach.