Denny Hamlin, the accomplished American professional stock car racing driver and team owner, has had an illustrious career in the NASCAR Cup Series. But he had some dreams just like us. Recently talking on HarvickHappyHour the Joe Gibbs driver revealed his dream and shared the insights about his first ever car.
Denny Hamlin reveals his dream and his first car
Denny Hamlin remembers his first ride … a low-rider pickup that he once wrecked into the back of a school bus. pic.twitter.com/N2n5BZvIPb
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During the show, Denny Hamlin shared an interesting anecdote about buying his first car, a Ford Ranger, from his brother. He then elaborated on how he modified the car, making changes like chopping the tires. Denny also mentioned putting graphics on his car and revealed his dream of being featured in Mini Truckin Magazine.
As Denny Shared he finally got a chance to be on the show and shared how a little picture of his first car and felt like he had lived up to his dream. Then he talked about the $10000 spent that he earned of being Joe Gibbs Racing driver. Then Kevin Harvick inquired about how Denny ended up with that car and Denny revealed he once wrecked into the back of a school bus and eventually sold it.
Denny Hamlin’s lifestyle off the track
Denny Hamlin isn’t just a race car driver; he’s a brand in himself. His partnership with FedEx, which began in 2005, has been a lucrative venture. With a lifestyle that mirrors the extravagance of his racing prowess, Hamlin continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of NASCAR.
Off the track, Hamlin enjoys a fleet of high-performance cars. One notable gem in his collection is the 2008 Lexus LS 460-L, a luxury sedan valued at around $50,000. This car gained attention in 2009 when it was brazenly stolen from his North Carolina home. But that’s not all—Hamlin’s love for speed extends beyond the racetrack. He recently revealed that building a Next-Gen car costs a staggering $350,000, which puts it in the league of Lamborghinis.
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