The NASCAR community has been hit with another unthinkable tragedy
Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, has died after injuries sustained in a house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, on Sunday. Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou, 69, is currently being treated at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center and is listed in critical condition.
The fire's cause is still under investigation. Still reeling from a tragic December 18th plane crash that claimed the life of Greg Biffle and family, the NASCAR community are sharing messages of comfort and condolence to Hamlin, who understandably hasn't spoken publicly since the fire.
“NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Denny Hamlin and the entire Hamlin family," said NASCAR in an official statement from the Sanctioning Body. "Dennis Hamlin instilled a love of racing in his son, and sacrificed greatly to develop Denny into a world-class talent in the sport. We also continue to offer our thoughts and prayers to Denny’s mother, Mary Lou, and hope for her full recovery.”
I realize tragedies happen each day but at the end of an already difficult year it is hard to see people you care for go through such tough times. Please keep the Hamlin family in your thoughts and prayers
— Steve Lauletta (@slauletta) December 30, 2025
Please continue to lift up the family of @dennyhamlin especially his dear mother @11mommalou 🙏🏻
— Dave Alpern (@PERNSKI) December 30, 2025
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
There are no words that can possible carry enough weight right now. All I can say is that I’m thinking about Denny Hamlin and his family tonight. Sometimes the grand design can feel so cruel and unfair. 🙏
— Justin Marks (@JustinMarksTH) December 30, 2025
My heart aches for the Hamlin family. Thoughts and prayers during this awful time.
— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) December 30, 2025
It has been such a tough month for the #NASCAR Community! Our prayers continue to go out to all the families of the plane crash, especially Nicole and our thoughts & prayers go out to @dennyhamlin and his family! We pray for his Mom especially, Mary Lou!
— Larry McReynolds (@LarryMac28) December 30, 2025
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Richard Petty and the Petty family extend their hearts and prayers to @dennyhamlin and the entire Hamlin family during this incredibly difficult time following the passing of his father. They are also praying for strength, healing and peace for his mom.
— Richard Petty (@therichardpetty) December 30, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Denny and his family. It has really been a tough couple weeks on the NASCAR community.🙏🏻
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) December 30, 2025
Many thoughts and prayers for Denny Hamlin and his family tonight 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) December 29, 2025
Praying for @dennyhamlin and his family. His Dad was one of the greatest and Mom
— Todd Bodine (Official) (@Team_Onion) December 30, 2025
One of the sweetest people to meet.
Man…😢praying for the Hamlin family tonight. What a horrible few weeks it has been for our community
— Connor Zilisch (@ConnorZilisch) December 29, 2025
Really praying for my friend DH and the whole Hamlin family. 🙏🏼
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) December 29, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for my buddy @dennyhamlin and the entire Hamlin family.
— Chase Briscoe (@chasebriscoe) December 30, 2025
Hug your loved ones. Another grim reminder that life can change so quickly. Prayers for the Hamlin family, & those affected.🙏🏼 https://t.co/6blLW8dTwh
— Parker Retzlaff (@Parker79p) December 29, 2025
An incredibly difficult few months for the NASCAR community. In moments like these, we must lean on and support one another as we are bound together by racing and resilience.
— Brian Murphy (@Brian_Murphy_) December 29, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hamlin family during this incredibly difficult time.
Sending many prayers up for the entire Hamlin family 🙏
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) December 29, 2025
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