Denny Hamlin earns 63rd career victory at Michigan International Speedway
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured the 63rd win of his career at Michigan International Speedway on June 7, tying him for ninth on the all-time wins list with Kyle Busch. This victory marks Hamlin's third win this season and his first back-to-back wins since spring 2025. At 45 years old, Hamlin stated that he feels at his peak, attributing his performance to experience and ongoing dedication. Despite discussions around his retirement plans after 2027, Hamlin expressed that maintaining his current performance would make future decisions challenging. Team owner Joe Gibbs praised Hamlin's exceptional drive at this stage in his career.
- •Hamlin ties for ninth all-time with Kyle Busch in career wins.
- •He has three victories this season, including back-to-back wins.
- •Hamlin attributes his performance to extensive experience.
- •Discussions about his potential contract extension are ongoing.
- •Gibbs highlights Hamlin's exceptional drive and work ethic.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — This is Denny Hamlin's final form
- 1:57 AMMotorsport.com — This is Denny Hamlin's final form
"Remarkably, at 45-years-old, this is the best Denny Hamlin has ever felt behind the wheel of a race car. Hamlin earned the 63rd victory of his career on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, tying him for ninth on the all-time wins list with Kyle Busch, but also scoring back-to-back wins for the first time since last spring. Hamlin is up to three wins this season, and four if you count ...Keep reading
"Joe Gibbs would sign this guy to five more years if he really wanted it
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:57 AMThis is Denny Hamlin's final form
Joe Gibbs would sign this guy to five more years if he really wanted it
- Motorsport.comJun 8, 2026, 1:57 AMThis is Denny Hamlin's final form
Remarkably, at 45-years-old, this is the best Denny Hamlin has ever felt behind the wheel of a race car. Hamlin earned the 63rd victory of his career on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, tying him for ninth on the all-time wins list with Kyle Busch, but also scoring back-to-back wins for the first time since last spring. Hamlin is up to three wins this season, and four if you count ...Keep reading
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