MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin has two ways to get into the Championship 4 in the NASCAR Cup Series. As a driver, Hamlin can race his way into the final four by winning Sunday’s race or advancing on points. But as a team owner, one of Hamlin’s drivers at 23XI Racing can advance by doing the same thing. If Hamlin makes it to the championship round, he benefits as a driver. If Reddick advances to the Final Four, Hamlin benefits as a NASCAR Cup Series team owner. But should he never win a NASCAR Cup Series championship, it certainly isn’t going to change Hamlin, one way or another.

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