Denny Hamlin called his shot back in May, declaring 2024 as his year to win his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship. A Cup Series championship is the only achievement which has eluded Hamlin throughout his Hall of Fame career and at one point this season, he looked like the favorite to hoist the trophy in the season finale at Phoenix. Hamlin won three of the first 11 races of the season but has gone winless in the 17 races since. His performance from a finishing standpoint dipped over the summer and now heading into Saturday’s Round of 16 finale at Bristol, Hamlin is six points below t…
