Denny Hamlin walks out to 'Law & Order' theme music at Bristol, introduces himself as 'Him' to boos

Knowing that he is already locked into the Round of 12, Denny Hamlin is feeling pretty good tonight ahead of the Bristol Night Race. The NASCAR Playoffs aren’t as stressful when you’re winning and winning early in the rounds.

At the Bristol Night Race, it is a tradition for drivers to walk out to a song of their choosing, and they get to introduce themselves to the crowd. Denny Hamlin has been doing it for 20 years or so.

Tonight, Hamlin walked out to the theme song from Law & Order. When he got up to the microphone to introduce himself, he kept it simple. “Him,” Hamlin said before he walked away.

Check out the video from Steven Taranto of CBS Sports. Think Hamlin is confident as he starts P6 tonight at Bristol?

Denny Hamlin introduces himself in Bristol Driver Intros

"Him." pic.twitter.com/AdSJtef28p

— Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) September 13, 2025

The NASCAR Playoffs will shrink after tonight. Four drivers will be wondering what hey could have done to be one of the 12 drivers making it to the next round. For Denny Hamlin, that concern is not there. So, expect him to be more aggressive and more comfortable compared to his peers.

Making up a points deficit is no easy task at Bristol. Yet, four drivers go into the race doing just that. Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman, and Josh Berry are in danger of being eliminated.

The NASCAR Playoffs only get more difficult from here on out. AJ Allmendinger starts on the pole for the first time in his career since 2015. Could we see a playoff spoiler tonight in the Bristol Night Race?

Denny Hamlin can play spoiler for other playoff drivers

Tonight, Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin are the only two drivers who know they are going to the Round of 12. For everyone else, tonight has to go well or they could be eliminated. Bristol is known for collecting multiple cars in the wrecks that do happen. So, the chance to fall in the points standings is real.

Hamlin and Briscoe can be spoilers themselves. By winning this race, they can take away another automatic transfer spot from a driver who needs it. Josh Berry, for instance, is going to go for broke tonight. He has to win to advance or hope for a wreck to take out multiple playoff drivers.

Who is going to win tonight and advance to the Round of 12? NASCAR Playoffs continue from Bristol in just a few moments.