Virginia native Denny Hamlin entered Sunday’s race at Richmond 22nd in points with zero top ten finishes. He left it the winner of the Toyota Owners 400.
At +1000 to be the first to take the checkered flag, the 41-year-old driver scored a huge win for Joe Gibbs Racing this weekend.
NASCAR fans reacted to Hamlin’s victory across social media.
“The Virginia native wins at Richmond!” tweeted NASCAR on NBC.
The Virginia native wins at Richmond!
RETWEET to congratulate @dennyhamlin! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/zJI2f2UlyN
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) April 3, 2022
“One race can change an entire season for a driver,” tweeted NASCAR’s official account. “[Denny Hamlin] shares what this win means to him and his No. 11 team.”
One race can change an entire season for a driver. @dennyhamlin shares what this win means to him and his No. 11 team. pic.twitter.com/DXshHbGN5K
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 3, 2022
“DENNY HAMLIN WINS AT 2022 ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!” exclaimed a Denny fan account. “YESSSSSS.”
DENNY HAMLIN WINS AT 2022 ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! YESSSSSS pic.twitter.com/yVg8JW3i2a
— DennyDeliversYT (@DennyDelivers) April 3, 2022
“For those that complain about todays racing, Yesterday & today was a prime example of balance & management. It takes it all. That was a entertaining race to watch,” a user said. “Hats off to [Denny Hamlin] … I enjoyed the entire event.”
For those that complain about todays racing,
Yesterday & today was a prime example of balance & management. It takes it all. That was a entertaining race to watch.
Hats off to @dennyhamlin @CG1751 @KevinHarvick @RodneyChilders4 … I enjoyed the entire event.
— Ryan Preece (@RyanPreece_) April 3, 2022
“Denny Hamlin wins at Richmond, his home track, off a tire strategy call,” tweeted Jeff Gluck. Noting, “That’s his first top-10 of the year after a miserable start.”
Denny Hamlin wins at Richmond, his home track, off a tire strategy call. That’s his first top-10 of the year after a miserable start.
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) April 3, 2022
“Denny Hamlin scores his first win of 2022 at his home track Richmond!” commented another user. Tweeting, “He’ll become the first driver over 30 to win this year! Just like that he’ll save his season.”
Denny Hamlin scores his first win of 2022 at his home track Richmond!
He’ll become the first driver over 30 to win this year! Just like that he’ll save his season.#NASCAR
— Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) April 3, 2022
How can you not love sports?
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