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For the time being, Denny Hamlin is not participating in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs….<\/p>\n

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Denny Hamlin is currently not participating in this weekend\u2019s NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, but he has not been removed from playoff contention\u2014he\u2019s simply on paternity leave due to the birth of his third child on June\u202f11,\u202f2025 .<\/p>\n

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Hamlin skipped Viva Mexico\u202f250 at Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez, ending his streak of 406 consecutive starts, because he chose to stay home with his family .<\/p>\n

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He requested a playoff waiver in line with NASCAR\u2019s rulebook, which allows exceptions for personal reasons like the birth of a child .<\/p>\n

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NASCAR granted the waiver, which keeps him eligible for the playoffs and allows him to retain his previous playoff points (18 points from three race wins); he qualifies on both wins and points .<\/p>\n

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Recap:<\/p>\n

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\u274c Not racing this weekend (June 15, 2025)<\/p>\n

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\u2705 Has a waiver<\/p>\n

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\u2705 Remains playoff eligible<\/p>\n

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\u2705 Keeps all playoff points earned so far<\/p>\n

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So, although Hamlin isn\u2019t racing right now, his playoff position is still secure\u2014this is just a temporary absence due to a major life event! If you’d like, I can also pull up his current standing in the regular-season points or explain how the playoff waiver works in more detail.<\/p>\n\n

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