Denny Hamlin has a plan for improving racing at Daytona International Speedway, and it involves going faster. He has already spoken to NASCAR executives about it, too. Hamlin shared his idea for fixing the Daytona 500, which has become a fuel-mileage event since the debut of the Next Gen car in 2022, with everyone else […]
Denny Hamlin is working his way into 2026 NASCAR Cup season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Denny Hamlin hasn‘t lost his competitive edge. Simply put, it has been dormant for a few months—and understandably so. In 2025, Hamlin, 45, made a wholehearted effort to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship. His preparation was superb, and so […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Progressive Insurance® will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for 11 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, including the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, November 8. In 2025, Progressive sponsored Hamlin‘s No. 11 car for 18 races and saw […]
Denny Hamlin disclosed Wednesday that he recently aggravated a shoulder injury and that he plans to weather the injury as the start of the NASCAR Cup Series season draws near. … Hamlin said he had recently fallen as he sifted through his parents‘ belongings in the debris left by the fire, but added that the […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that National Debt Relief will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for 12 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, including the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 15. National Debt Relief, also the official debt relief partner of NASCAR, is the industry leader […]
Denny Hamlin indicated he isn‘t totally ready to race yet but still plans to be behind the wheel of his Joe Gibbs Racing car next week for the preseason opener at the Clash. Hamlin, whose father died and mother was injured in a house fire on Dec. 28, said he was going to the JGR […]
UPDATE: He was born on August 25, 1950, in Stanton, VA, to the late James Junior Hamlin and Barbara Jolene Brinkley Hamlin. His life included years in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. Dennis was a husband and father. Alongside his wife, Mary Lou, he was a driving force behind his son Denny‘s racing career, offering […]
Denny Hamlin took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to say that his mother continues to improve following the house fire on Monday that took the life of his father. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on my father‘s passing. My mother continues to improve, and our family truly appreciates the outpouring […]
NASCAR Statement: “NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Denny Hamlin and the entire Hamlin family. Dennis Hamlin instilled a love of racing in his son, and sacrificed greatly to develop Denny into a world-class talent in the sport. We also continue to offer our thoughts and prayers to Denny‘s mother, Mary Lou, and hope for […]
The Associated Press’ Jenna Fryer reports that she confirmed the recent rumor that Chris Gabehart has left Joe Gibbs Racing. Gabehart most recently served as the Director of Competition for JGR. Rumors have him moving to Spire Motorsports next season. During a break in court, I confirmed Chris Gabehart has left JGR. Denny Hamlin […]
Kyle Larson still trying to comprehend “weird” NASCAR Cup championship SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It was a championship of mixed emotions. Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series champion for a second time, was genuinely sad for Denny Hamlin, who was well on the way to his long-awaited title before William Byron‘s blown right-rear tire intervened. Byron was […]
Denny Hamlin said Tuesday that he planned to return to the NASCAR Cup Series next season, but that he needed time to process his defeat in Sunday‘s championship race and consider his future in the sport before getting back in a car. “I mean, I plan to,” Hamlin said from the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin was three laps away from conquering his nemesis, the illustrious Bill France Cup trophy. It ended in bitter defeat during the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. After climbing out of the No. 11 car, Hamlin was greeted by fiancée Jordan Fish. The raw emotions from […]
When William Byron hit the Turn 3 wall with bone-jarring impact on Lap 310 of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, the gut punch it delivered to Denny Hamlin was exponentially more painful. The resulting caution and strategic call by crew chief Cliff Daniels allowed Kyle Larson to snatch the Cup Series championship from Hamlin […]
THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by Denny Hamlin. If you have a question for Denny… The emotions of this one getting away? Is this the last one that may get away? DENNY HAMLIN: I don’t know. I really don’t have much for emotion right now. Just numb about it ’cause just in shock. That’s […]
NASCAR Media Conference Saturday, November 1, 2025 An Interview with: Denny Hamlin Chase Briscoe William Byron Kyle Larson (Question regarding the pit stall selection.) DENNY HAMLIN: It is important. I think it’s a little bit less than normal just simply because I think fast cars are still going to make their way to the front, […]
Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin issued a strong statement for his 2025 championship intentions Saturday afternoon claiming pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Three of the four championship-eligible drivers — also including Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson — claimed the top three positions in the qualifying session. The […]
Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages on his Virginia home, maxed out every credit card and nearly went broke trying to get his son into NASCAR. Denny Hamlin made it 21 years ago — driving for Joe Gibbs, no less! — and his resume boasts 60 career wins, three Daytona 500s among that tally. There‘s […]
Denny Hamlin met with the media Thursday at Championship 4 media availability in Phoenix. Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass asked him about his focus this week and the status of reported lawsuit settlement discussions: Pockrass: …some movement in the lawsuit and more settlement stuff. I’m curious, do you get updates this week or do you ask […]
Inspection is complete following the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. There were no issues for #24-William Byron. He is officially the winner. The Championship Four are now set: #5-Kyle Larson, #11-Denny Hamlin, #19-Chase Briscoe, and #24-William Byron. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Driver Points Standings Before […]