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Denny Hamlin Interview following win at Gateway | VICTORY LAP

Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX Sep 08, 2025 10 min

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Denny Hamlin shares insights after his Gateway win, highlighting his relaxed approach to the NASCAR playoffs focused on winning races rather than stressing over points. He discusses the evolving leadership style within his team, emphasizing positivity and patience over criticism. Hamlin also opens up about his newfound hobby of fishing, which helps him find calm and patience amid the chaos of racing life. The conversation blends race strategy, team dynamics, and personal growth, offering a unique look at Hamlin's mindset during a critical part of the season.

Topics: playoff mindset race strategy team leadership crew chief relationship driver personality patience fishing hobby personal growth race preparation stress management

Fresh off his Cup Series win at Gateway, Denny Hamlin joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. The two break down Hamlin’s dominant performance at Gateway, how confident he feels advancing to the Round of 12, and why this is the most relaxed postseason of his career. Hamlin shares how his calm energy is lifting the whole team, how he’s approaching this playoff run differently, and why his new hobby — fishing — has given him a fresh perspective at the track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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