Denny Hamlin Makes Special Visit to the James R. Jordan Boys & Girls Club in Chicago

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing, took to the basketball court at the James R. Jordan Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday in advance of the kick-off race to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on Sunday, Sept. 20.

“I love coming to Chicago and today was no exception. It was a great experience visiting with the kids at the James R. Jordan Boys & Girls Club,” said Hamlin. “Although I love basketball, fortunately I’m a better driver than jump shot shooter so I’m looking forward to getting back to Chicago to kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.” 

Joining Hamlin at the Boys & Girls Club was former Chicago Bulls center Will Perdue, member of the ’91, ’92 and ’93 championship teams, along with Chicagoland Speedway president, Scott Paddock, member of the 1995 U.S. Men’s National Basketball team.

In front of 50 kids ranging in age from 12 to 15 years old, Hamlin, Perdue and Paddock played against each other in a game of ‘C-H-A-S-E,’ otherwise known as ‘P-I-G’ or ‘H-O-R-S-E.’ After close competition which included jump shots, fade aways and lap-ups, Perdue took the victory before the trio went on to lead a group of kids in a dribbling relay race utilizing Goodyear racing tires as cones. Paddock and his team of five James R. Jordan Boys & Girls Club kids took the checkered flag victory.

In addition to the afternoon of fun, the James R. Jordan Boys & Girls were provided race tickets to the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Chicagoland Speedway on September 20 where they’ll get to see Hamlin in action as he competes for the 2015 championship.

Tickets can be purchased online at ChicagolandSpeedway.com, by calling 888-629-RACE, through the Chicagoland Speedway mobile app, or by visiting the Chicagoland Speedway Administrative office Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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