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NASCAR Star Denny Hamlin’s Home Brush with Fire Mishap Following Las Vegas Casino Win

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 19, 2025
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Denny Hamlin Wins Charter Battle, But NASCAR Feud Looms Large—Is This Just the Beginning?

Feb 16, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Riding a wave of good fortune from a victorious stint in Las Vegas, NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin suffered a terrifying setback when his opulent North Carolina residence narrowly escaped a serious fire. Hamlin, a popular figure in the Joe Gibbs Racing team, had recently turned an initial investment of $11,000 into a windfall at a Las Vegas casino, proving that his luck extended beyond the race track. Unfortunately, his winning spree was cut short by an unnerving incident at his home.

Hamlin, a seasoned competitor with 54 Cup Series wins to his name, lives in a sprawling 30,000-square-foot lakefront house on a 2.8-acre lot on Lake Norman, North Carolina. The luxurious property, first priced at $1.375 million, has seen numerous upgrades since its completion in 2016. With six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and two half-baths, the property is now valued at an impressive $9.7 million. Hamlin shares this palatial residence with his partner, Jordan Fish, and their daughters, Molly and Taylor.

This idyllic family life was nearly upended when a lawn mower at Hamlin’s residence caught fire. The startling incident occurred shortly after his triumphant return from Las Vegas, where he had won approximately $330,000. Hamlin shared the alarming incident with his Instagram followers, posting videos of a large patch of his lawn ablaze, dangerously close to his home. The menacing fire, evocative of a biblical inferno, was thankfully brought under control and extinguished, leaving behind a charred reminder of the close call.

In a subsequent Instagram story, Hamlin revealed the cause of the fire with a succinct explanation: “Lawnmower caught fire.” The gratitude for the swift response by the emergency services was evident as he captured footage of them diligently hosing down the remnants of the fire.

The abrupt shift from the highs of a Las Vegas jackpot to the harrowing near-miss at his home underscores the capricious nature of fortune. Hamlin, who had evidently exhausted his luck at the slot machines, was fortunate to have detected the danger in time and avert a potentially catastrophic situation.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of life’s unpredictability, even for those seemingly on a winning streak. We wish Denny Hamlin and his family continued safety and success, both on the race track and off it.

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