Denny Hamlin will go into the Daytona 500 on Monday searching for his fourth victory within the occasion dubbed “The Great American Race.”
The driving force of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry talked about his plan for the race and his successful in any respect price mindset to kick off the NASCAR season. Hamlin talked about his technique on the monitor on “FOX RaceDay” because the race was rained out on Sunday and pushed to Monday.
Hamlin drives for Joe Gibbs Racing however can be part-owner of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan. Joe Gibbs may have 4 drivers within the subject whereas 23XI may have two.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, waits within the storage space throughout observe for the NASCAR Cup Collection Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024 in Daytona Seashore, Florida. (Chris Graythen/Getty Photos)
“Whoever I think’s got the most momentum that can get me clear as well,” Hamlin mentioned when requested about who he would push between crew members in sure conditions. “I’ve only got so many of these left that I’m able to compete in. I’m gonna have to do whatever I have to do to win another.”
Hamlin mentioned earlier in his interview he takes extra danger within the Daytona 500 than some other race. He mentioned he separates the Daytona 500 from the opposite races as he isn’t all in favour of amassing stage factors – he’s making an attempt to win.
“I think over the years we’ve seen this thing develop into manufacturers, alliances and all that. But, ultimately, you have to be selfish,” he mentioned. “You’re not going to be happy pushing a teammate to a victory. You’re gonna want to get it for yourself.
Crew members push Denny Hamlin’s car to his garage after a practice session was cancelled because of rain for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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“You’re extra aggressive on this race as a result of I don’t think about the 2024 season beginning ‘til next week. I don’t care about stage factors. I don’t care about any of that stuff till we get out of this weekend as a result of this weekend is an occasion in itself.”
A win for Hamlin would be the 52nd of his career. Last season, he finished 17th at Daytona and won at Kansas, which helped him get into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
He finished fifth and narrowly missed the Championship Four. The NASCAR Championship is the lone trophy missing in Hamlin’s cabinet.
Sunday’s race was postponed to Monday due to inclement weather.
Denny Hamlin gets ready for a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
First, the Xfinity Collection will run its Daytona race at 11 a.m. ET. The occasion could be watched on FS1.
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Then, NASCAR may have its race at 4 p.m. ET. The race could be seen on FOX. Hamlin will begin eleventh.
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