He piloted the #03 Mopar Dodge in his first career race at Martinsville Speedway, starting in 8th place, but finished last (36th) after mechanical woes. Denton switched over to the #35 Charles Hardy-owned car and completed three races for the team
Denton drove a second Grier Lackey Dodge in two races in 1996. He also ran the next race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, starting 7th and finishing 18th. Denton would make eight starts in 1997, driving for Lackey in the first five of those starts.
Denton started 5th at Walt Disney World Speedway before finishing 23rd.
Denton had his best run for Lackley with a 16th at Phoenix International Speedway in April, and then bettered that with a 12th-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway. His best run was an 18th at Martinsville.
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