Denny Hamlin doing his homework to stay on top of NASCAR heading into Coca-Cola 600

Denny Hamlin, 45, won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17, 2026, securing his third consecutive victory at the 1-mile track. Hamlin reflected on how he had consulted a sports psychologist after struggling at Dover 12 years ago, crediting his mental work for his turnaround at the venue. He now heads into the Coca-Cola 600 with strong momentum and confidence heading into the Cup Series oval races.