This weekend marks the return of Denny Hamlin to the NASCAR broadcast booth for the Xfinity Series race at Dover, joining The CW’s broadcast team. Hamlin’s participation aims to enhance race coverage by bringing fresh insights from a current driver’s perspective.
Hamlin has not appeared in a race broadcast for several years but comes well-prepared, having gained more experience behind the microphone through his podcasting work. His addition to the booth follows a recent trend where The CW has included active drivers to enrich the broadcast with diverse viewpoints.
Denny Hamlin’s Return to Commentary and His Approach
Reflecting on his upcoming role in the broadcast during the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin admitted he initially forgot about the assignment but expressed enthusiasm about working again with familiar colleagues, including Adam Alexander.
“I am. I forgot about that. Yup. Umm…”
—Denny Hamlin
“Well, looking forward to it. Working with the old CW folks. Adam Alexander will be fun. I believe he was calling the Xfinity race when I was doing it back then as well. So, he’s such a pro.”
—Denny Hamlin
Hamlin emphasized that he plans to rely heavily on the broadcast team‘s experts, particularly statisticians and information staff, to maintain a knowledgeable and fact-based commentary. He recognizes the importance of having accurate race history data and driver statistics when calling the race.
“I’m going to rely heavily on their statistician, their information people to feed me race histories, who’s been good here, blah, blah, blah,
—Denny Hamlin
All that stuff will be really important to being knowledgeable about what you’re talking about.”
—Denny Hamlin
Competitive Landscape of the Dover Xfinity Race
The upcoming race at Dover’s Monster Mile promises to be an intense event, with several drivers drawing attention. Connor Zilisch has been the hottest competitor in recent weeks, boasting seven consecutive top-five finishes, including victories at Pocono and Sonoma. Notably, Zilisch won the ARCA race at Dover last year, positioning him as a potential favorite.
Meanwhile, Justin Allgaier, who leads in overall points, has struggled to maintain consistent top finishes recently. Following his win in Nashville, his placements have ranged from 6th to 34th, suggesting a dip in performance that he will be eager to reverse this weekend.
With Hamlin offering fresh insights from the booth and several promising drivers in the field, fans can anticipate a compelling race experience at Dover.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How did Denny Hamlin get so rich?
A. Since he started racing full-time in the Cup Series with Joe Gibbs Racing in 2006, Hamlin has achieved an outstanding career. He has won 51 Cup Series races and claimed three Daytona 500 titles in 2016, 2019, and 2020 while earning millions of dollars.
Q. Did Denny Hamlin and Jordan Fish get married?
A. Denny Hamlin is engaged to Jordan Fish. As a child, she loved dancing and later performed for the Charlotte Bobcats NBA team, now called the Charlotte Hornets. They first met while she was performing at one of the team’s games.
Q. How did Denny Hamlin get rich?
A. Denny Hamlin has an estimated net worth of about $65 million. This comes from his racing career, endorsement deals, team ownership, and real estate investments. He keeps making smart decisions whether he’s racing or managing his team.
