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 […]
The opening race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway certainly provided the compelling storylines expected in this late season push for a championship. Interestingly, the race winner, Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Denny Hamlin conceded he didn‘t necessarily have a trophy at the 1.5-mile Vegas high banks on […]
Inspection in complete following the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #11-Denny Hamlin. He is officially the winner and locked into the Championship race at Phoenix. Four cars are going back to the R&D Center for engine dyno only: #45-Tyler Reddick, #48-Alex Bowman, #8-Kyle […]
Denny Hamlin scored an emotional victory and claimed a significant career milestone with a dramatic win in Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series‘ South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hamlin passed two cars in the final 10 laps, ultimately taking the lead from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe with four laps […]
Denny Hamlin wins the pole for Playoff race at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – Denny Hamlin led a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep of the top qualifying positions for Sunday‘s South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Hamlin‘s No. 11 JGR Toyota claimed […]
Forget “Sliced Bread,” if you haven‘t already. Call him “Houdini.” On Sunday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, defending champion Joey Logano made yet another great escape from the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. When Denny Hamlin passed Ross Chastain in the Turn 7 hairpin on the final lap of […]
Bubba Wallace tries to shake hangover from Kansas disappointment CONCORD, N.C.—The emotional residue from last Sunday‘s last-lap conflict between Bubba Wallace and his team owner/fellow driver Denny Hamlin haunted Wallace throughout the week leading up to Sunday‘s Bank of America Roval 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course (3 p.m. ET on USA, PRN […]
By Dustin Albino Toyota drivers dominated the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, combining to lead 235 out of 273 laps. But the old adage of race-car drivers putting their competitors in uncomfortable situations was on full display in double overtime. After cruising to win both stages and banking 20 points, Denny Hamlin was in […]
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Saturday prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway and discussed his contact with teammate Ty Gibbs last weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing Where […]
UPDATE: In a Monday recording of his “Actions Detrimental” podcast on Dirty Mo Media, Hamlin said that he believes the only way forward for all parties is if members of JGR‘s leadership get involved and clarify their expectations for on-track etiquette throughout the postseason. “What I want to happen is leadership (to) step in and tell […]
BELL IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE So far the Joe Gibbs Racing team has posted a perfect 3-for-3 effort in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, sweeping the opening round with three different team drivers — Chase Briscoe at Darlington, S.C., Denny Hamlin at Gateway, Ill. and Christopher Bell last week at Bristol, Tenn. Bell […]