Denny Hamlin Chases NASCAR Legends in Wins

Hamlin sits just two wins behind Kyle Busch on NASCAR's all-time list.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:38pm

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Denny Hamlin claimed his 61st career NASCAR win last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He now sits just two wins behind Kyle Busch on the all-time wins list, putting him in position to potentially tie the legendary driver soon.

Why it matters

Hamlin's pursuit of Busch and other NASCAR greats like Dale Earnhardt in career wins is a significant storyline, as it highlights Hamlin's sustained excellence and ability to compete at the highest level over a long period of time.

The details

Hamlin's victory at Las Vegas was his 61st career win, leaving him just two behind Kyle Busch's 63 total wins. Busch is third on the all-time NASCAR wins list, behind only Richard Petty (200 wins) and David Pearson (105 wins). If Hamlin can continue his strong performance, he could tie Busch in the near future.

  • Denny Hamlin claimed his 61st career win on March 15, 2026 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The players

Denny Hamlin

A veteran NASCAR driver who has won 61 races in his career, putting him just two wins behind Kyle Busch on the all-time wins list.

Kyle Busch

A NASCAR legend who currently sits third on the all-time wins list with 63 career victories, behind only Richard Petty and David Pearson.

Dale Earnhardt

One of the most iconic NASCAR drivers of all time, with 76 career wins, placing him fourth on the all-time wins list.

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What’s next

If Hamlin can continue his strong performance, he could tie Busch's 63 wins in the near future, setting up a potential battle for the third spot on the all-time wins list.

The takeaway

Denny Hamlin's pursuit of NASCAR legends like Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt in career wins highlights his sustained excellence and ability to compete at the highest level over a long period of time, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.