“Incredibly Difficult Time!” Richard Petty Mourns the Tragic Death of Denny Hamlin’s Father in a House Fire

Seven times NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty shared his thoughts on Denny Hamlin’s father getting killed in a tragic house fire.

“Incredibly Difficult Time!” Richard Petty Mourns the Tragic Death of Denny Hamlin’s Father in a House Fire

Richard Petty, Dennis Hamlin and Denny Hamlin (Via IMAGO)

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The NASCAR community has witnessed another tragedy in the month of December, just weeks after the plane crash that took the life of Greg Biffle and family. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin lost his father Dennis Hamlin in a house fire in their Stanley, North Carolina while his mother MaryLou Hamlin is in the hospital.

Seven times NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty shared his thoughts on the tragedy with a statement on social media. On a post on X, he shared extended the prayers and support to the whole Denny Hamlin family. Alongside offering the Petty family’s condolences, they also shared prayers for quick healing of Mrs. Hamlin who is in Winston-Salem hospital.

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 wrote on X.

Another major NASCSAR figure that share their thoughts on the tragedy was Noah Gragson of Front Row Motorsports. He admitted that the last few weeks of December has been pretty challenging and tough for the NASCAR community. He also shared his love for everyone in the stock car racing community.

It’s been a terrible past few weeks. Thinking of Denny and his family. Love you all.

Noah Gragson on X.

Chase Briscoe and Conor Zilisch respond to the Denny Hamlin family tragedy

The three times Daytona 500 champions’ Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe shared his thoughts on the tragedy. He shared his love and prayers for the Hamlin family over the loss of their patriarch.

Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin
Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin (Via @NASCAR and @JoeGibbsRacing/X)

Thoughts and prayers for my buddy @dennyhamlin and the entire Hamlin family.

Chase Briscoe wrote on X.

Young Trackhouse Racing driver Conor Zilisch was another NASCAR figure to share his thoughts on the situation. He offered his prayer for the Hamlin family and admitted that the last few weeks have been horrible for the stock car racing community.

Man… praying for the Hamlin family tonight. What a horrible few weeks it has been for our community.

Conor Zilisch wrote on X.

Hayk Motorsports’ veteran driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. also shared his message on social media. He offered condolences to his friend Denny Hamlin and the whole family over the tragic loss.  

Really praying for my friend DH and the whole Hamlin family.

Ricky Stenhouse on X.

The whole racing family is heartbroken over the back-to-back loss that is affecting the community. The comments from the racer and veterans’ shows that feelings. NASCAR and Denny Hamlin lost one of the biggest supporters of the sport.

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