The dog can stay — at least for another round of NASCAR’s playoffs. The future of little Lulu, the stray puppy Denny Hamlin’s daughters found under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in June, has been in doubt ever since Hamlin decided the addition to his household had derailed his season.

Hamlin's 54 career victories on NASCAR's top circuit are more than any driver without a Cup Series championship, although he has come close. He was runner-up to Jimmie Johnson in 2010, finished third twice and has been one of the four drivers eligible for the title in the season finale four times in all, only to come up empty.

Denny Hamlin, who has won the past two Bristol Cup races, enters Saturday night's race six points below the cutline.

Denny Hamlin recounts his day at Bristol Motor Speedway as the No. 11 team lives to fight in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Playoffs.

Denny Hamlin's Top-4 Finish at Bristol boosts his playoff momentum, showcasing tactical skill and resilience as he moves to Kansas Speedway.

The future of little Lulu, the stray puppy Denny Hamlin's daughters found under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis in June, has been in doubt ever since Hamlin decided the addition to his household had derailed his season.

Denny Hamlin recaps his day from the Bristol Motor Speedway and shares his views on advancing to the Round of 12.

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Tyler Reddick is facing backlash after his radio comments suggested he may have helped Denny Hamlin during the race at Bristol Motor Speedway