Hamlin’s South Point 400 win began with the pole on Saturday. It’s a category he openly admits has never been his strong suit. “I have never been a driver that’s been fast for one lap,” Hamlin said. “But I noticed that it was something that could improve my chances of winning week in, week out, so I focused on getting better.”

LAS VEGAS— Round of 8 playoff driver Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green in Sunday’s South Point 400 after earning the Busch Light...

(Photo Courtesy NASCAR) Denny Hamlin will miss Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City after the birth of his son on the 11th....