Denny Hamlin honors Kyle Busch with unique flag at Michigan race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Denny Hamlin commemorated Kyle Busch during a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on June 8, 2026. After winning the race, Hamlin used a special flag and hat to celebrate Busch's legacy, following his unexpected death last month. Hamlin highlighted that the items would not be available for purchase, designating this tribute as a singular event in honor of Busch's long history in racing. Hamlin's victory marks a significant moment as he ties Busch's record for ninth all-time.
- •Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway.
- •Hamlin honored Kyle Busch, who passed away last month.
- •The flag and hat used for the tribute will not be sold.
- •Hamlin's win ties him with Busch for ninth in all-time wins.
- •Event took place on June 8, 2026.
- 7:49 PMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin wanted to honor Kyle Busch's full history with Michigan flag
"Up front: The flag and hat used to commemorate Kyle Busch by Denny Hamlin on Sunday after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway will not be available for purchase. As Hamlin said after his post-race press conference, this is a ‘one-time use only’ circumstance. Hamlin matched Busch, who unexpectedly died last month at the age of 41, for ninth on the ...Keep reading
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