Hamlin seeks Brickyard win to complete Grand Slam

Denny Hamlin is chasing the Brickyard 400 to complete NASCAR’s Grand Slam, a feat achieved by only four legends, with Hamlin still seeking the Indianapolis victory that would finalize his collection of crown jewels. He currently leads the Cup Series standings, having won four races this season, and remains one of the sport’s most successful active drivers. At Indianapolis, Hamlin’s record includes multiple near-misses and solid podiums, including three third-place finishes at the Brickyard, and he has logged 153 laps led along with six top-fives and nine top-tens in 17 starts. Last year, he did kiss the bricks in victory as a team owner when Bubba Wallace won, underscoring the bittersweet nature of his ongoing pursuit with his No. 11 team. Across the circuit, other contenders also eye the Brickyard, with Hamlin’s remarkable consistency at non-drafting ovals heightening expectations for his bid to finally conquer Indianapolis. If he were to win, Hamlin would join Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson, and Kevin Harvick as the only drivers to complete NASCAR’s Grand Slam.