Ryan Truex is making his first NASCAR Cup Series start since 2014 when he replaces Denny Hamlin at Mexico City.

Denny Hamlin decided to sit out this past weekend’s race in Mexico City, opting to remain stateside to support his fiancee Jordan Fish. The couple just welcomed a son to their family, and the Cup Series veteran thought he’d be better served at home than at the track.

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.