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Then the first two races of the opening round were disastrous and Hamlin went to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night in danger of being eliminated from the 16-driver playoff field. That's when he (jokingly) began looking to rehome Lulu, much to his daughters' dismay.

Despite the unresolved charter agreement, 23XI Racing plans to maintain its participation in NASCAR events for the upcoming season. Hamlin's frustrations over the charter negotiations, which he describes as lacking fair bargaining opportunities, have been mounting over the past two years.

Denny Hamlin netted a Bristol top five to advance in the Cup Series Playoffs; JGR teammates Martin Truex Jr. and Ty Gibbs were eliminated.

His victory at Bristol signals a shift in fortunes, blending skill, luck, and resilience for championship hopes.

The future of little Lulu, the stray puppy Denny Hamlin's daughters found under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in June, has been in doubt ever since Hamlin decided the addition to his household had derailed his season. Hamlin even had stats to back up his claims.

Former title favorite Hamlin heads to Bristol Motor Speedway only thinking about the checkered flag: "I’m going to be on the offense, starting right away."