Home tied to Denny Hamlin catches fire, leaves one dead

At least one person was killed and another was seriously injured in one North Carolina house fire linked to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin, officials said Monday.

The fire broke out at a home in Stanley around 6 p.m. ET Sunday, drawing emergency response from Gaston and Lincoln Counties, according to the Queen City News.

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ONE firefighter on site said everyone was out of the home when emergency crews arrived on scene. Two people were taken to hospital. The victims’ identities were not immediately identified.

“We are grateful for the multi-agency response and ask that the public be in prayer for the affected family and our first responders in fire, GEMs and police,” Lucia-Bend Fire Department said in a statement to the outlet.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin walks past the championship trophy as he makes introductions prior to the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

The home is associated with Hamlin’s family, according to property records. Hamlin is listed as the manager of the real estate company that owns the house. The home belongs to his parents, according to WCNC-TV.

The fire department said the house was a total loss as it took about two hours for the fire to be extinguished.

Hamlin is a decorated NASCAR drivers. He has 60 Cup Series wins and recently fell short in his pursuit of a NASCAR championship.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 1, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

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He co-owns 23XI Racing, which is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, which is about 23 miles outside of Stanley.