NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father dies
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Dennis Hamlin, father of NASCAR Cup Series racer Denny Hamlin, died after injuries suffered in a house fire Sunday at age 75, officials said.
Tragedy struck the family of NASCAR superstar Denny Hamlin this week as his father, Dennis Hamlin, lost his live in a fire at his home. NASCAR has released a statement offering its condolences to Denny and his family.
A large residential fire broke out Sunday evening at a property in Gaston County, North Carolina, identified in public records as being owned by a company managed by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, with records also indicating that his parents reside at the location.
NASCAR team ownership has produced wins measured in trophies and titles, but it has also carried heartbreaks that cut far deeper than any loss on the racetrack.