Denny Hamlin Ends 31-Race Winless Streak with Dominant Martinsville Victory

Hamlin ties Rusty Wallace for 11th on NASCAR's all-time win list, overcoming recent challenges to secure a pivotal career milestone.

Denny Hamlin claimed his 55th career NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway, tying Rusty Wallace for 11th on the all-time win list.
Hamlin led 274 of the final 275 laps in the Cook Out 400, finishing 4.6 seconds ahead of teammate Christopher Bell.
This marks Hamlin's first Martinsville win since 2015, breaking a 31-race winless streak that dated back to April 2024.
The victory comes after a challenging off-season that included sponsorship changes, a crew chief shuffle, and ongoing legal disputes with NASCAR.
Hamlin celebrated the win with a symbolic '11 Against the World' flag, underscoring his resilience and defiance against critics.