Then the first two races of the opening round were disastrous and Hamlin went to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night in danger of being eliminated from the 16-driver playoff field. That's when he (jokingly) began looking to rehome Lulu, much to his daughters' dismay.

The house of horrors that was Denny Hamlin’s opening Round of 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs finally had a well-timed bright spot, one that lifted the veteran out of a daunting postseason deficit.

Denny Hamlin, who has won the past two Bristol Cup races, enters Saturday night's race six points below the cutline.

Denny Hamlin recounts his day at Bristol Motor Speedway as the No. 11 team lives to fight in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Playoffs.

Denny Hamlin's Top-4 Finish at Bristol boosts his playoff momentum, showcasing tactical skill and resilience as he moves to Kansas Speedway.

Here's what's happening in the world of NASCAR with Watkins Glen in the rearview mirror and Bristol's Night Race next up.

Saturday's night race at Bristol Motor Speedway will see four drivers eliminated from championship contention.

The future of little Lulu, the stray puppy Denny Hamlin's daughters found under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in June, has been in doubt ever since Hamlin decided the addition to his household had derailed his season. Hamlin even had stats to back up his claims.

Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing alongside basketball legend Michael Jordan, has publicly addressed his team's decision not to sign NASCAR's final charter proposal. Hamlin's comments coincide with the announcement of Bubba Wallace's multiyear contract extension with the team,

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Former title favorite Hamlin heads to Bristol Motor Speedway only thinking about the checkered flag: "I’m going to be on the offense, starting right away."