Dennis Hamlin, the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, died from injuries suffered during a house fire that destroyed his parents' home on Sunday, Dec. 28 in Gaston County, North Carolina,according to NASCAR.com.
Dennis Hamlin was 75.
Denny Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou Hamlin, was listed in critical condition and transferred to a hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, according to NASCAR.com, which reported the Hamlins' house was about 20 miles outside of Charlotte.
Authorities in Gaston County, North Carolina, told WCNC-TV took firefighters about two hours to extinguish the blaze. According to The Athletic, Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department Chief David Toomey said 40% to 45% of the home was already burning by the time fire crews arrived.
"They had some really expensive cars in the garage and some racing memorabilia and stuff, so all that was saved," Toomey told The Athletic. "We were able to save all that and get it out so it wasn't damaged."
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Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 champion, finished second in Cup Series 2025 standings, losing to champion Kyle Larson by four points. He has won 60 races, ranking jo, tied for 10thall-time in overall victories.
Hamlin also co-owns the 23XI Racing NASCAR team with NBA legend Michael Jordan. Earlier this month, the team settled a multimillion-dollar antitrust lawsuit it and Front Row Motorsports filed against NASCAR.
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