What Denny Hamlin's Dad Told Him Before The Championship Race

Denny Hamlin was chasing the elusive NASCAR Championship in his 20th season, but came up short in Phoenix.

Denny, alongside his co-host Jared Allen, unpacks the emotions of being so close to a championship only to lose it thanks to a caution flag.

He also discusses what the aftermath was like with his fiancé Jordan and their two girls, and what the conversation was like with his dad after.

Plus, why he still thought he was going to win when the white flag came out, and how the support from fans and his competitors has helped him start to get over the defeat.

He also touches on why he was so confident all weekend long.

And, he answers the question every fan has been asking: Will he race next year?

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & The "Lost Episode"
01:29 The Stress Of 2025 Season
04:41 Thanking The Fans & Talking Format
12:49 Immediate Thoughts After Race
14:19 Larson's Humility In Victory
16:33 A Fan's Impact On Denny After The Race
20:01 Going Into The Weekend Calm
23:43 Communication With Crew Chief
26:53 Mark Martin & Carl Edwards Influence
32:31 Denny's Perspective On Outcomes
35:02 Ready For Next Year?
39:14 The Final Restart
42:22 Denny Talks About His Dad
44:09 The Tales of 'Ronnie'
46:40 Relaxed Going Into The Race
48:21 Denny's Clutch Malfunction & Other Tests
50:31 Denny's Heartrate Monitor
52:20 Messages From The Fans
55:46 Offseason Plans & Final Thoughts

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