LONG POND, Pa. (AP)—Denny Hamlin had few bigger fans than his grandmother. She wore her No. 11 socks, held her No. 11 stuffed bear, and watched every race on TV—even as she sat and squinted only inches away from the 30-inch screen.
When Thelma Clark died 3 days ago at 91, there was a part of Hamlin that didn’t want to be at the track.
With a heavy heart, Hamlin came to Pocono Raceway and snapped a 50-race winless skid. He took the checkered flag at the Pennsylvania 500 on Monday and dedicated this victory to his grandmother.
“She understands the competition of the sport and she understands how much she means to me,” Hamlin said. “Like today, she’s pretty proud.”
Your Grandma IS very proud of you Denny !!!! I'm proud of you too !!! Keep up the good work and keep working those angels.
When Thelma Clark died 3 days ago at 91, there was a part of Hamlin that didn’t want to be at the track.
With a heavy heart, Hamlin came to Pocono Raceway and snapped a 50-race winless skid. He took the checkered flag at the Pennsylvania 500 on Monday and dedicated this victory to his grandmother.
“She understands the competition of the sport and she understands how much she means to me,” Hamlin said. “Like today, she’s pretty proud.”
Your Grandma IS very proud of you Denny !!!! I'm proud of you too !!! Keep up the good work and keep working those angels.
