Denny Hamlin indicated he isn’t totally ready to race yet but still plans to be behind the wheel of his Joe Gibbs Racing car next week for the preseason opener at the Clash.
Hamlin, whose father died and mother was injured in a house fire on Dec. 28, said he was going to the JGR shop for the first time Thursday following his preseason obligation at a FOX Sports preseason photo shoot.
Each driver typically spends 5-10 minutes at the production day speaking to FOX Sports Digital. The 45-year-old Hamlin thanked those who reached out with their condolences.
“The NASCAR family has always been a very tight group, and I appreciate the condolences and the well-wishes and everything from everyone,” Hamlin said. “It certainly does mean a lot.”
When asked how he was doing, Hamlin replied: “I’m OK, as to be expected.”
— Fox Sports —