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flag NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin speaks out after a Dec. 28 fire killed his father and injured his mother; both are recovering.

flag NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, 45, has spoken publicly for the first time since a December 28, 2025, house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, killed his father, Dennis Hamlin, 75, and critically injured his mother, Mary Lou Hamlin, 69. flag Dennis Hamlin died from catastrophic injuries, while Mary Lou was airlifted to a burn center in Winston-Salem and is now improving. flag Hamlin expressed gratitude for support from fans and fellow drivers, including Richard Petty, Kyle Larson, Kurt Busch, and Chase Briscoe. flag He has not commented on the fire’s cause or his future racing plans, and the family is seeking privacy.

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