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Richmond Raceway honors Denny Hamlin with permanent family seating

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Richmond Raceway honors Denny Hamlin with permanent family seating

Summary

Richmond Raceway has dedicated permanent seating for Denny Hamlin's family at the track on August 15, 2026. This gesture recognizes Hamlin's successful history at Richmond, where he has five wins. Following a personal tragedy, Hamlin's emotional tribute included a shared moment with his mother during the ceremony. Hamlin is currently preparing for the Cook Out 400, where he qualified 14th. Ryan Blaney secured the pole position ahead of the race.

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•Permanent seats reserved for Denny Hamlin's family at Richmond Raceway
•Hamlin has five career wins at Richmond, his home track
•Ceremony took place following the recent death of his father
•Hamlin qualified 14th for the Cook Out 400 race
•Ryan Blaney won the pole position for the race

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1:15 AMMotorsport.com — Richmond Raceway honors Denny Hamlin and family with touching tribute
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11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Richmond Raceway Gives Denny Hamlin’s Family a Permanent Place in NASCAR History

What they're saying

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Richmond Raceway has always been a special place for Denny Hamlin. With Hamlin growing up in Virginia, Richmond was his home track, and his family shared plenty of memories there. Ahead of Saturday's Cup Series race, Richmond Raceway decided to honor Hamlin and his family in return. In a post shared on social media, Hamlin stood proudly with his family behind two seats in the stands at ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com