[autotag]Denny Hamlin[/autotag] underwent shoulder surgery early in the offseason and admitted that he might not be ready for the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum. Hamlin had the shoulder procedure alongside Chase Elliott, but a more intense surgery put his timeline in flux. Now, a major update about the Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s injury status has been provided.
According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Hamlin said his shoulder rehabilitation is progressing and that he won’t have a backup driver for the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum. While he will not be 100% healthy, it is still a good sign that no backup driver is needed. Hamlin’s original timeline didn’t match the start of the 2024 NASCAR season.
The 43-year-old driver is searching for his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, so it is crucial that he is healthy to start the new campaign. If not, Hamlin will have a tougher time throughout the season. For now, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver appears to be in a good spot, and his pursuit of a Cup Series title should start strong.
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