Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson have a strong friendship on the race track, despite being fierce competitors. They have always had a close bond off the track as well. Recently, Hamlin shared an emotional moment involving Larson’s daughter, Audrey. Hamlin was looking after Audrey while Larson was competing in a NASCAR Xfinity event at COTA. Even while playing around, Audrey always keeps an eye on her father’s performance. Hamlin also revealed Audrey’s reaction when Larson won the race. It’s a heartwarming story that shows the special connection between Hamlin and Larson.
During the Xfinity race at COTA, Larson’s daughter was in the motorhome with Hamlin and his own daughters. Meanwhile, Larson was out on the track competing. Hamlin shared that Audrey is always aware of her father’s whereabouts, even when playing around. The fact that she was with Hamlin during the race made the whole experience even more special. It seems that Hamlin taking care of Audrey brings good luck to Larson, who is a driver for Hendrick Motorsports.
Hamlin has a great working relationship with his crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing. They have been working together since 2019 and have achieved significant victories, including three wins at the Daytona 500. In a conversation with former Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick, Hamlin discussed his dynamic with the crew chief. He praised Chris Gabehart for revitalizing his career and bringing him back to the top of the racing grid. Hamlin sees Gabehart as a head coach figure and values his instructions. Their partnership has been successful, as evidenced by Hamlin’s recent win at the Food City 500 race.
