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Denny Hamlin planned to have surgery after the NASCAR season ended for a pre-existing right shoulder issue, but learned the damage was much worse than expected. “Three years ago, I did (surgery for…
Denny Hamlin had planned to undergo surgery for a pre-existing shoulder issue after the NASCAR season, but discovered that the damage was more severe than anticipated. The injury is not racing-related, but genetic, with excessive bone growth. Hamlin experienced further damage during the Las Vegas week, impairing his ability to raise his right arm and affecting his performance behind the wheel. The surgery has left him with three months of rehabilitation, which may impact his ability to compete in the Daytona 500 and the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. Hamlin acknowledged that his offseason plans will have to be adjusted, and the extent of his participation in upcoming races is uncertain.
