Denny Hamlin Warns Ryan Truex While Throwing Shade at Aric Almirola originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Denny Hamlin was one of the main headlines this week with the birth of his first son. The other big news story was Mexico City and the first international points-paying race in the NASCAR Cup Series since 1958.

Denny Hamlin will not compete in Sunday's Cup Series race in Mexico City after the birth of his third child. Ryan Truex will substitute.

Denny Hamlin will continue to chase for a NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2025 after he was granted a Playoff Waiver by NASCAR on Friday. Hamlin will not compete in this weekend's Viva Mexico 250 following the birth of his third child on Wednesday.