Richmond Raceway has paid an emotional tribute to Denny Hamlin, one of NASCAR’s most iconic drivers, this Saturday before the Cup Series competition. Hamlin, who grew up in Virginia, considers this track as his home track, where he shared unforgettable family moments.
In a symbolic act, Hamlin shared a post on social media showing his family in front of two seats in the stands, which will be reserved in his name. ‘My mom and dad spent years in those seats,’ Hamlin wrote. The seats are located in section H, row 11, seats 10-11, a reminder of the pilot’s family memories.
This gesture comes at a sensitive moment for the Hamlin family, who recently lost Denny, his father, in a fire at their home in North Carolina in December 2025. Hamlin has expressed his gratitude for the tribute, highlighting that this represents a great show of affection and respect from the circuit’s management.
‘It’s truly incredible,’ Hamlin stated about the tribute. ‘For many years, and I believe my mom still has her season rings, it’s a great detail from Lori Collier Waran, the track president, and her team. I’m very grateful. It’s going to be a great weekend.’
Hamlin, who leads the Cup Series standings with three races to go before the Chase begins, has a strong history at Richmond, where he has achieved five victories throughout his career, the most recent being in 2024.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
