NASCAR world shares condolences for Denny Hamlin after tragic house fire

Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, has died after injuries sustained in a house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, on Sunday. Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou, 69, is currently being treated at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center and is listed in critical condition.

The fire's cause is still under investigation. Still reeling from a tragic December 18th plane crash that claimed the life of Greg Biffle and family, the NASCAR community are sharing messages of comfort and condolence to Hamlin, who spoke for the first time publicly regarding the incident on New Years Eve: 

"Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on my father’s passing," said Hamlin. "My mother continues to improve, and our family truly appreciates the outpouring of support and the respect for our privacy during this time.

In an official statement from the Sanctioning Body, NASCAR leadership said: “NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Denny Hamlin and the entire Hamlin family. Dennis Hamlin instilled a love of racing in his son, and sacrificed greatly to develop Denny into a world-class talent in the sport. We also continue to offer our thoughts and prayers to Denny’s mother, Mary Lou, and hope for her full recovery.”