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Denny Hamlin Clinches 56th Career Win in Overtime Thriller at Darlington

Hamlin's fifth Darlington victory showcases the decisive role of his pit crew's record-fast stop during a dramatic late caution.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina.
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina.
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Overview

  • Denny Hamlin secured his 56th career NASCAR Cup Series victory and fifth win at Darlington Raceway in the Goodyear 400 on April 6, 2025.
  • A late caution caused by Kyle Larson's spin forced an overtime finish, reshaping the race's outcome and creating an opportunity for Hamlin.
  • Hamlin's Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew executed a 9.4-second pit stop during the final caution, propelling him to the lead for the overtime restart.
  • William Byron dominated the race by leading 243 laps but lost his advantage due to pit strategy, ultimately finishing second.
  • Post-race analysis highlights the critical impact of team execution, with Hamlin crediting his pit crew for back-to-back wins following his Martinsville victory.