The father of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin died from injuries sustained in a house fire at his North Carolina home. The auto racer's mother remained in critical condition, authorities said Monday.

A heartbreaking update has emerged following a house fire at the house of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s parents. Dennis Hamlin, Denny’s father, died from injuries suffered during the fire, according to NASCAR.com.

A Sunday evening fire at a home owned by NASCAR Cup Series star Denny Hamlin has claimed one life and left another person hospitalized, according to authorities