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Denny Hamlin talks Daytona 500 strategy ahead of ‘The Great American Race’

Daytona 500 can be seen Monday at 4 p.m. ET on FOX

Ryan Gaydos By Ryan Gaydos Fox News

Published February 19, 2024 5:50am EST

 

Denny Hamlin will go into the Daytona 500 on Monday looking for his fourth victory in the event dubbed “The Great American Race.”

 

The driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry talked about his plan for the race and his winning at all cost mindset to kick off the NASCAR season. Hamlin talked about his strategy on the track on “FOX RaceDay” as the race was rained out on Sunday and pushed to Monday.

 

Hamlin drives for Joe Gibbs Racing but is also part-owner of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan. Joe Gibbs will have four drivers in the field while 23XI will have two.

 

 

Denny Hamlin waits

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

 

“Whoever I think’s got the most momentum that can get me clear as well,” Hamlin said when asked about who he would push between team members in certain situations. “I’ve only got so many of these left that I’m able to compete in. I’m gonna have to do whatever I have to do to win another.”

 

Hamlin said earlier in his interview he takes more risk in the Daytona 500 than any other race. He said he separates the Daytona 500 from the other races as he is not interested in collecting stage points – he is trying to win.

 

“I think over the years we’ve seen this thing develop into manufacturers, alliances and all that. But, ultimately, you have to be selfish,” he said. “You’re not going to be happy pushing a teammate to a victory. You’re gonna want to get it for yourself.

 

Crew members push Denny Hamlin’s car to his garage after a practice session was cancelled because of rain for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (A

P Photo/John Raoux)