It all started with two tiny shoes. That’s what it took for fans to be excited when Denny Hamlin and fiancée Jordan Fish revealed the gender of their third child. The couple has never shied away from the spotlight, giving fans a sneak peek into their lives away from the racetrack. Many fans even followed Fish’s entire pregnancy journey, experiencing a range of emotions and all the highs and lows it has to offer. The announcement felt personal because for many, they’ve been around every step of the way.

So, is it a surprise that social media users poured love on Hamlin’s family? Not really. He might not be the most ‘popular’ driver in NASCAR, but some things are bigger than the sport. With baby number 3 on the way, this is one of those few occasions that will rally the community together.

Denny Hamlin announces the gender of his new baby in style

Jordan Fish doesn’t shy away from the public eye. From Halloween costumes to their engagement reveal in Cabo, her Instagram is almost like a family album, full of personal moments shared with her 40.4k followers. She even announced her pregnancy on social media, writing the caption, “The more, the merrier. Merry Christmas.” Since then, fans have been following the Hamlin family’s journey closely and are deeply invested in how things are progressing.

However, the moment everyone was waiting for is finally here. The gender reveal of Denny Hamlin’s third child. In a short video shared on Instagram, the family can be seen standing side-by-side, with a small pair of blue Nike shoes next to them. The message was clear. After two girls, Taylor and Molly, the Hamlin and Fish will now have a baby boy! The announcement comes just weeks before the expected due date in early June, right around the time of the Coca-Cola 600.

The timing of baby Hamlin’s birth has led to plenty of speculation in the NASCAR circles, especially after Kyle Larson’s waiver last year. However, Denny Hamlin can rest easy as NASCAR’s new rules will allow him to skip the race, even if it’s a crown-jewel event, for the birth of his boy without losing playoff eligibility or needing a special waiver.

While Denny Hamlin has been busy living life in the fast lane, Jordan Fish has been holding down the fort at home. However, her pregnancy journey has been far from easy. Back in January, Jordan reposted a quote that read, “I’m currently doing this challenge called January. It’s where you just try to make it through every day of January. Just trying to survive… one day at a time… iykyk.” She has also shared updates about experiencing body pain and fatigue, showing fans how transparent she can be, even when the days are tough.

It seems like Denny Hamlin and Jordan Fish aren’t the only ones excited about the new arrival. Their daughters, Taylor and Molly, are equally excited, with the 44-year-old racer saying, “Taylor is most excited that Molly will no longer be the youngest. And then Molly is excited to have a younger that she can take care of.” With just weeks to go, the clock is ticking quickly. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has already secured two triumphs, but baby No. 3 will be the biggest win of the year.

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Fans are excited after baby Hamlin’s announcement

Denny Hamlin hasn’t always been the fan favorite. Far from it. He doesn’t have a Cup Series Championship to his name, despite being a prolific NASCAR driver for decades. But that doesn’t mean motorsports enthusiasts don’t recognize his talent, which is probably the reason many want to see baby boy Hamlin follow in his father’s footsteps. Perhaps that’s why one fan wrote, “Ive seen enough, Hamlin Jr, your 2048 nascar cup series champion.” Echoing that sentiment, another motorsports enthusiast couldn’t help but contain his excitement, going on to say, “THE PRODIGY HAS ARRIVED.”

With two girls already, having a boy would have been a pleasant change that perhaps Hamlin and Fish were hoping for. Recalling an old interview by the racer, one fan wrote, “Crazy, I remember Denny talking about wanting a boy on Danica Patrick’s podcast. Congratulations, Ham Fam!!”

While he has no plans of retiring, the Florida native isn’t exactly ‘young’, and could be considered in the twilight of his career. Hoping that the legacy continues, one Instagram user wrote, “Sweet. Congrats @dennyhamlin and family. Can’t wait to see another Hamlin behind the wheel in the near future.”

Another social media user went on to express their well-wishes towards the family, writing, “Amazing news!!! Congrats on little man coming soon!!!🥰💙👏” It’s moments like these that unite the NASCAR world, even for a driver who has endured plenty of hate in the past.