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12/3/2025, 8:39:31 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Chris Gabehart leaves Joe Gibbs Racing

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 […]

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12/3/2025, 1:32:17 AMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin, NASCAR share terse exchanges in court as antitrust case continues

NASCAR used Denny Hamlin’s own words against him Tuesday to paint the picture that what he has stated about the sport doesn’t match what he’s accusing them of in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.Hamlin began the day on the witness stand to pick up where he left off Monday during the...

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12/2/2025, 12:26:57 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin emotional, MJ present at antitrust trial

The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with an emotional Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan looking on from the gallery.

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11/15/2025, 9:03:46 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin confirms 2026 status, addresses championship loss

Will Denny Hamlin race in the NASCAR Cup Series next season after yet another championship heartbreak? The answer is ‘yes.’ However, had Hamlin closed out on that elusive championship earlier in the month at Phoenix Raceway, he would have 'begged' team owner Joe Gibbs to let him drop the figurative mic and set sail into retirement. It wouldn't have mattered that he still had two more ...Keep reading

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11/5/2025, 6:51:01 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

The way too early bettings odds to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup championship

Is it too early to think about the 2026 NASCAR Cup title? Yes, but that's not stopping sports bettors like BeT MGM. We still don't know if 2026 will feature a elimination-style format with an extended final round, a ten-season playoffs, or a return to a season-long points system. Regardless of the final format, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are likely early favorites, and BetMGM agrees. Both the ...Keep reading

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11/5/2025, 6:10:55 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Every time Denny Hamlin almost became a NASCAR Cup champion

Denny Hamlin has been racing in the NASCAR Cup Series for 20 years, ending the year inside the top five in the championship standings ten times. That impressive career includes 60 career wins (tied for tenth on the all-time wins list), three Daytona 500 trophies, three Southern 500 triumphs, and a Coca-Cola 600. He's even won the All-Star Race. And while Hamlin has never won a NASCAR Cup ...Keep reading

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11/5/2025, 12:04:32 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR's newest champions react to 'terrible' Hamlin title loss

The most unfortunate part of how everything went down on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race is that the bitter defeat of Denny Hamlin superseded any kind of celebration for Kyle Larson. Hamlin led 208 laps of a race that was scheduled for go 312 but was extended to 318 due to overtime as a result of William Byron crashing after suffering a tire failure. Larson ...Keep reading

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11/4/2025, 8:18:28 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR Awards in Phoenix Notebook

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 […]

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11/4/2025, 5:57:12 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin intends on returning to racing in 2026

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 […]

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11/4/2025, 5:53:09 PMRACER — NASCAR

NASCAR's awards ceremony bringing special dread for Hamlin: 'It's painful'

Denny Hamlin says he’s doing as well as one would expect two days after losing the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway.“There is not a whole lot of second-guessing, I would say,” Hamlin said. “From my standpoint, there is not much else you can do about it. So, there...

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11/3/2025, 7:23:17 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Winners and losers from an emotional NASCAR Cup finale at Phoenix

Kyle Larson is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Denny Hamlin is left to face the toughest loss of his entire career, and tire issues wreak havoc on championship Sunday. Phoenix certainly delivered a show, and yet, there was simply sadness and disbelief from many fans after the checkered flag. The 2025 season is officially over, inspection is clear, and now we are left to pick apart 319 ...Keep reading

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11/3/2025, 10:55:52 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Dominant Phoenix performance ends in heartbreak for Denny Hamlin

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 […]

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11/3/2025, 10:50:45 AMRACER — NASCAR

Larson felt for friend and rival Hamlin after Phoenix stunner

Kyle Larson had a moment while celebrating his second NASCAR Cup Series championship when his mind drifted elsewhere. “Iit kind of hit me like, ‘Oh, man, I can't imagine what he's feeling right now,’” Larson said of fellow championship contender Denny Hamlin.

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11/3/2025, 7:05:54 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Larson empathetic for heartbroken Hamlin in NASCAR championship

The emotions and tensions after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race could be cut with a figurative knife.   The four championship finalists, their respective fanbases, and everyone in the industry had been taken on a whirlwind journey on Sunday afternoon. There were various points throughout the race where everyone thought their chances of winning were ruined. Chase Briscoe had a flat ...Keep reading

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11/3/2025, 2:47:43 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Larson wins 2nd NASCAR Cup title, denies Hamlin

Kyle Larson denied Denny Hamlin his first career championship when a late caution at Phoenix Raceway sent the title-deciding finale into overtime.

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11/3/2025, 1:59:50 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Final 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship standings

As Kyle Larson claimed an unexpected title without leading a single lap, Denny Hamlin was forced to settle for second in the championship standings. Ryan Blaney claimed the checkered flag with a pass on Brad Keselowski in the final corner, while newly crowned two-time Cup Series champion Larson finished third. This year, 60 different drivers started NASCAR Cup races, but only 43 were ...Keep reading

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11/3/2025, 1:40:29 AMRACER — NASCAR

Larson roars to Cup Series title as Blaney takes stunning Phoenix win

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...

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11/3/2025, 1:31:26 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Kyle Larson takes Cup title as Ryan Blaney wins shocker in Sonoran Desert

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 […]

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11/3/2025, 1:13:24 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

"It just doesn't seem right" - William Byron apologizes to Hamlin for caution

With just a few laps to go in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series title race, Denny Hamlin appeared set to win it all, with William Byron ending the season as the championship runner-up. But before Hamlin could reach the white flag, the caution flew for yet another tire failure. This time, it was Byron, who slammed the wall in Turns 3 and 4. His title hopes were over, and Hamlin was put in an impossible ...Keep reading

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11/3/2025, 12:32:50 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin Phoenix post-race press conference

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 […]

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11/3/2025, 12:13:34 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Kyle Larson steals NASCAR Cup title in overtime; Blaney wins wild Phoenix finale

A dramatic NASCAR Cup finale at Phoenix Raceway ended in a wild overtime restart. Denny Hamlin had dominated the event, but he was deep in the pack after a four-tire call on the final pit stop.  Title rival Kyle Larson opted for two, and the track position difference was enough for the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, who captured his second his second NASCAR Cup title ...Keep reading

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11/2/2025, 4:38:32 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Watch 'Inside The Race' live following NASCAR Cup championship race

Later today, four drivers will battle it out for 312 laps around Phoenix Raceway for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Pole-sitter Denny Hamlin chases an elusive crown after two decades while Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe attempts to win it in his first Championship 4 appearance. Hendrick Motorsports seeks to add to their incredible legacy with a 15th title with former champion ...Keep reading

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11/2/2025, 1:39:37 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR's playoff finale

On Saturday in Avondale, Arizona, in front of an entourage of about 30 friends and family, Denny Hamlin, in search of his first NASCAR title in his 20th full season, won the pole at Phoenix Raceway for Sunday's winner-take-all NASCAR championship finale.

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11/1/2025, 11:21:01 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Hamlin playfully loose on NASCAR championship eve

Denny Hamlin was the straw that stirs the drink in the final Final Four press conference prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. First, Hamlin was much looser than he was on Friday following a mechanical scare, aided by the fact that he scored pole position on Saturday afternoon. During the NextGen era, the finalist that qualified the best of the four ...Keep reading

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11/1/2025, 11:00:45 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

How the Championship 4 drivers are feeling entering the finale

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, […]

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11/1/2025, 10:44:01 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Championship 4 shine in Phoenix Cup qualifying as Denny Hamlin leads the way

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 […]

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11/1/2025, 10:10:59 PMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin snatches Phoenix pole with Byron, Larson hot on his heels

Denny Hamlin will begin his NASCAR Cup Series championship quest from the pole Sunday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway. William Byron and Kyle Larson, two of the three other Cup Series title contenders, qualified second and third.

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11/1/2025, 10:09:17 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin rockets to NASCAR Cup pole for Phoenix title race

Denny Hamlin 's 20-year quest to become a NASCAR Cup Series champion just got one step closer after securing pole position for the title-decider in Phoenix on Saturday. Hamlin flew to pole position with a confident-looking 28.914s lap, collecting his 48th career pole and his fifth of the 2025 season. "We're trying," smiled Hamlin after securing the top spot on the grid. "We're doing ...Keep reading

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10/31/2025, 11:15:10 PMRACER — NASCAR

Gibbs leads troublesome final Cup Series practice of 2025 at Phoenix

Final practice for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season happened to be one of the most eventful, including for the title contenders.Ty Gibbs was fastest at 131.868mph (27.300s) with Ryan Blaney second at 131.406mph, Austin Cindric third at 131.377mph, Ryan Preece fourth at 131.353mph and Denny Hamlin (P) fifth at...

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10/31/2025, 10:58:47 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Surprise tire issues wreak havoc during only NASCAR Cup practice in Phoenix

The lone practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series title-decider at Phoenix Raceway began with a flurry of tire issues. It didn't take long for the drama to unfold. As Hamlin pulled out of line and slowed to avoid all the traffic, trouble found his title rival and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe. The No. 19 slowed down the backstretch with a cut left-rear tire, dragging the ...Keep reading

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10/31/2025, 5:46:14 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin comments on his father's health

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 […]

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10/31/2025, 12:40:29 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Did Denny Hamlin just (become) your favorite driver?

It’s still a longshot but Denny Hamlin might not be able to say he ‘beat your favorite driver,’ much longer because in a twist of irony, he’s now becoming one of them. For the first time in his career, the polarizing veteran cracked the National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Awards finals, meaning the 44-year-old is one of the five highest vote getters as of this ...Keep reading

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10/30/2025, 11:23:25 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin says no settlement close in lawsuit

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 […]

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10/30/2025, 11:05:02 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How to watch NASCAR 2025 Phoenix championship weekend: Schedule, start time, TV

12 drivers enter this weekend's season finale at Phoenix Raceway with hopes of becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion, but only three will leave with the hardware.  In the Cup Series, the legendary Joe Gibbs Racing team will have Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe facing the might of Hendrick Motorsports and their drivers, Kyle Larson and William Byron. In Xfinity, Justin Allgaier will seek to ...Keep reading

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10/27/2025, 11:13:46 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin to 'cross fingers and hope' to finish Cup title race

Denny Hamlin has suffered mechanical misfortunes throughout the entire playoffs. As he pointed out on Monday during the latest episode of the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin has either won to advance or suffered an issue that thwarted an otherwise competitive car. On Saturday, he needed to be pushed off pit road to qualify because his car wouldn’t start without the manual shove. And ...Keep reading

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10/27/2025, 6:47:36 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Latest Joe Gibbs Racing mechanical issue confirmed after Martinsville

It appears that the engine issues suffered on Sunday by Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe were the result of a bad batch of valve springs but there is much larger quality control issue at play regarding Joe Gibbs Racing right now. First and foremost, Coach Joe Gibbs confirmed ‘valve springs’ on Monday during an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “I think it always concerns you anytime ...Keep reading

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10/26/2025, 11:42:57 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Martinsville post-race inspection

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 […]

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10/26/2025, 10:32:56 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

2025 NASCAR Cup official Championship 4 playoff grid

It will be a battle of the titans at Phoenix Raceway, as two Hendrick Motorsports drivers and two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers advanced into the Championship 4. Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe were already locked in via wins at Las Vegas and Talladega, leaving two spots up for grabs at Martinsville. Christopher Bell entered the race with a large margin over the cutline, but only one point between ...Keep reading

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10/25/2025, 9:53:09 PMRACER — NASCAR

Elliott leads Cup Series practice at Martinsville

Chase Elliott led practice for the NASCAR Cup Series elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, which he goes into needing to win to advance.Elliott (P) put down a lap of 95.796mph (19.767s). The Hendrick Motorsports driver does have one prior win at Martinsville Speedway – the 2020 elimination race.Denny Hamlin (P)...

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10/24/2025, 11:30:03 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How to watch 2025 NASCAR Martinsville playoffs: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Two drivers are guaranteed a spot in the Championship 4 via wins, and they are the Joe Gibbs Racing teammates of Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe. That leaves six drivers to fight for the remaining two spots at Martinsville this weekend. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson have a large margin over the elimination zone, but there is just one point between the two of them. A win by Joey Logano ...Keep reading

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10/22/2025, 6:28:04 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Chris Gayle: 'I was going to leave Joe Gibbs Racing'

Following their championship race clinching victory earlier in the month at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin detailed a conversation he had with team owner Joe Gibbs over the eventual decision to pair him with crew chief Chris Gayle. Hamlin said, and this is in the aftermath of then crew chief Chris Gabehart being elevated to competition director, that he has roughly 24 hours to agree to ...Keep reading

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10/20/2025, 1:55:40 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

It's deja vu for Bell and another NASCAR final four dogfight

The math could not be any simpler for the six drivers still racing for the three remaining spots in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Chase Briscoe Adv.Denny Hamlin AdvChristopher Bell +37Kyle Larson +38---William Byron -36Joey Logano -38Ryan Blaney -47Chase Elliott -62 William Byron, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott will each go to Martinsville Speedway next weekend needing ...Keep reading

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10/19/2025, 11:11:35 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR Cup playoff standings ahead of Martinsville elimination race

Denny Hamlin is locked into the Championship 4 after a big win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and now his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe has done the same with a big win at Talladega Superspeedway, taking the lead on the final lap. The battle around the final two transfer spots will be wild. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson have a large margin over the elimination zone, but there is just ...Keep reading

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10/18/2025, 6:18:55 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Talladega Playoff race is about weighing risk versus stage points

There are two races left to consolidate the Round of 8 into the Championship 4 but given these two races take place at Talladega and Martinsville, it’s hard to call anyone a ‘must-win’ yet. Denny Hamlin Adv.Kyle Larson +35Christopher Bell +20Chase Briscoe +15-William Byron -15Chase Elliott -23Joey Logano -24Ryan Blaney -31 At least, that’s how Joey Logano is looking at his 24 point ...Keep reading

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10/15/2025, 11:15:33 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin records emotional 60th win, into finale

Denny Hamlin became the first driver to lock in a spot in NASCAR's championship-deciding finale, winning Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his career-goal 60th Cup Series triumph.

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10/14/2025, 11:51:09 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin's surprise crew chief change couldn't have gone better

There is an alternate universe in which Chris Gayle is not set to race for a championship with Denny Hamlin by the end of the month at Phoenix Raceway. In fact, within this alternate universe, Gayle isn’t with Joe Gibbs Racing whatsoever. This is the scenario recounted on Sunday when Gayle, Hamlin and Gibbs all reflected on the organizational shift that led to the current driver-crew chief ...Keep reading

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10/13/2025, 11:31:37 PMRACER — NASCAR

Why No. 60 was Hamlin's most emotional win ever

The build-up to his 60th career win in the NASCAR Cup Series led Denny Hamlin to admit that Sunday was the most emotional he had ever been in his career.

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10/13/2025, 7:25:59 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Several NASCAR Cup Playoff drivers fortunes changed in Las Vegas

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 […]

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10/13/2025, 7:23:47 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Winners and losers from an unpredictable NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

We now know our first of four drivers who will make up the Championship 4, and it's Denny Hamlin. The veteran driver hadn't made it to the finals since 2021, failing to advance beyond the Round of 8 in every year of the Next Gen era ... until now. Hendrick Motorsports dominated the race, but pit road miscues, a wild wreck, and a late-race restart were enough to deny them an automatic ticket ...Keep reading

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10/13/2025, 1:53:21 PMRACER — NASCAR

Briscoe 'had nothing left' to hold off charging Hamlin

Chase Briscoe felt like the slow driver on the highway who gets his doors blown off with the way Hamlin drove by him for the win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.It was an unfair fight between the Joe Gibbs Racing teammates. Briscoe was on two tires when Hamlin, on four...

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10/13/2025, 4:01:42 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin has so many reasons to be emotional after Vegas win

Denny Hamlin was actively crying during the cool down lap following his victory in the South Point Casino 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and there was a lot to unpack during a post-race press conference. 60 career Cup Series winsBack to the Final FourAn ailing fatherThe 23XI lawsuit against NASCARThe mortality of his own career So yes, there was so incredibly much for Hamlin to ...Keep reading

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10/13/2025, 3:03:13 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Las Vegas post-race inspection

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 […]

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10/13/2025, 2:59:35 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Suddenly, Team Penske is up against the NASCAR odds

On one hand, the math is pretty straightforward for everyone not named Denny Hamlin as it pertains to their pathway to the championship four but then again, the next race takes place at Talladega where the results could be decided by The Big One. And guess who isn’t currently in a position to race for a championship? Team Penske. Denny Hamlin Adv.Kyle Larson +35Christopher Bell +20Chase ...Keep reading

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10/13/2025, 2:06:54 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin seizes 60th win, Championship 4 spot with Las Vegas victory

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 […]

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10/13/2025, 1:37:51 AMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin siezes emotional 60th Cup Series win at LVMS to advance into Championship 4

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...

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10/13/2025, 1:09:28 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin in tears as he surges to 60th career NASCAR Cup win in heroic drive

Denny Hamlin had to out-duel Kyle Larson and run down teammate Chase Briscoe in a dramatic showdown for the NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hamlin made the pass for the win with just four laps to go, rocketing past Briscoe on the outside. Hamlin went on to finally collect his coveted 60th career win, matching Kevin Harvick and entering the top ten in the all-time wins list ...Keep reading

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10/11/2025, 11:17:40 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Saturday Las Vegas Notebook; Denny Hamlin wins pole

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 […]

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10/11/2025, 10:47:10 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin earns Las Vegas NASCAR Cup pole in JGR 1-2-3

Joe Gibbs Racing dominated qualifying for the Round of 8 playoff opener at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a fast lap of 29.213s, besting teammate Chase Briscoe by 0.036s and teammate Christopher Bell by 0.042s. "I felt good about it," Hamlin told TruTV. "There wasn't a whole lot left out there for it, but great job to get my car good. It was good in the short ...Keep reading

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10/11/2025, 10:38:36 PMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin leads JGR 1-2-3 in Vegas Cup qualifying

Denny Hamlin led a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the Round of 8 began.Hamlin won the pole at 184.849mph (29.213s). It's his first pole at Las Vegas in 28 starts and the 47th of his Cup Series career. He won...

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10/8/2025, 7:28:36 PMReddit r/NASCAR — Hot

Cup Series Playoff Predictions

You can read the full post here, including a breakdown of expectations at Vegas. We're coming down to it - here's probabilities for advancement out of the Round of 8. Likely that Blaney, Larson, and Hamlin advance; their elimination is most likely to happen if they have a bad race, or if multiple drivers below the cut-line win in the round. submitted by /u/bwilliams18 [link] [comments]

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10/8/2025, 6:01:09 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Why NASCAR didn’t issue race or playoff manipulation penalties after the Roval

On the final lap during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval on Sunday, Ross Chastain attempted a dive-bomb on Denny Hamlin to complete a pass that would have secured the point needed to advance in the Playoffs. That move resulted in both drivers crashing out instead and Joey Logano taking the final Round of 8 spot on points However, there were a lot of moving ...Keep reading

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10/8/2025, 4:25:57 PMReddit r/NASCAR — Hot

Playoff Desperate Wrecks

After seeing this past weekends crash where Ross drives through Hamlin, and thinking of some other notable desperate moves like Harvick trying to spin Busch at Martinsville - we have had several desperate moves to try and move on. Which ones stand out to you over the last 20-ish years (counting the chase if there is something from that era)? submitted by /u/Moore_Motorsports [link] [comments]

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10/6/2025, 11:18:40 PMReddit r/NASCAR — Hot

Denny Hamlin : SVG is the best road course driver in NASCAR history.

In his first year. And that he‘d wipe the floor basically with Jeff Gordon who despite driving a Hendricks / Evernham rocket, never dominated like SVG has. Basically that if anyone disagrees, they can shut up, they’re wrong. I am NOT a Denny Hamlin fan. However he's 100% correct. submitted by /u/B_Starr_fan [link] [comments]

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10/6/2025, 7:12:25 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Nine shocking playoff moments when Cup drivers pulled desperate moves

When Ross Chastain ran over Denny Hamlin and reversed across the finish line on Sunday at the Charlotte Roval, it was just the latest in a lengthy history of desperate drivers doing desperate things when faced with playoff elimination. Chastain has done it before, as we all know his famous 'wallride' from the 2022 season. But other drivers, including former champions, have done everything from ...Keep reading

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10/6/2025, 5:10:12 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Joey Logano spells danger to other Round of 8 Playoff survivors

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 […]

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10/6/2025, 3:08:16 PMReddit r/NASCAR — Hot

Round of 8: Who Gets Eliminated? (2025)

So, here we go again one last time with these posts. I know playoff fatigue has been high this year but one thing I was actually surprised by was that had there been no playoffs (and I know guys would race differently than they would now) the 8 drivers left would actually make up the top 9 in season long points with the only exception being Reddick who would be 8th. Anyway, heading into this round I almost feel like you could make a case for any of these drivers why they can or can't make it into the final round because of their individual successes at the tracks we have layed out for this round. With that said the four drivers that I think have the best chance to go to the final round this year are Blaney, Larson, Byron and Elliott. Which means I have Hamlin, Bell, Briscoe and Logano being eliminated in this round. I know this might not be the final 4 but again looking at the stats to the recent races at these tracks and their playoff performances so far it's hard to pick a final 4. I'm sure others have a different final 4 so who would that final 4 be for you guys now? submitted by /u/Altracing34 [link] [comments]

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10/6/2025, 12:03:04 PMRACER — NASCAR

'I just wish I would have known what the last lap scenario was' - Hamlin

Denny Hamlin doesn’t fault Ross Chastain for making the move that wiped them both out on the final lap of Sunday’s race at the Charlotte Roval, but he does wish he knew what was going on.Hamlin was spun in the frontstretch chicane by Chastain coming to the checkered flag. The...

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10/6/2025, 1:28:12 AMReddit r/NASCAR — Hot

Rolling Points Playoff Formal (Post Roval)

After the Roval, the only difference between the two formats for the Round of 8 is the point differentials. Briscoe/Bell and Hamlin/Byron are by far the big winners and losers between each of the formats. Shows just how strong/weak these teams are running these playoffs. The cutoff points situations were fairly similar as well with Reddick instead chasing-and-missing by single digits to Logano. Overall, whether it be one or the other, the results of each format where almost identical going into the Round of 8. Only time, fuel mileage, and aggressive blocks/bumps will tell what the Championship 4 will be now between the two. submitted by /u/WhyBotherTry [link] [comments]

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10/6/2025, 1:11:24 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Hamlin may regret letting Logano advance over Chastain

There is a part of Denny Hamlin that is already prepared to regret effectively permitting Joey Logano to advance in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Logano and Ross Chastain spent much of the second half of the race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval going back-and-forth for the final transfer spot. Chastain, on older tires, lost his advantage when Hamlin passed him on the final lap. A ...Keep reading

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10/5/2025, 11:17:53 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Reset NASCAR Cup playoff standings after Charlotte Roval elimination race

While Shane van Gisbergen drove off with his fifth win of the 2025 season, his Trackhouse Racing teammate Ross Chastain was in the fight of his life. Chastain and Logano battled for every point, and in the end, Chastain needed to finish four spots higher than the three-time and defending series champion. On the final lap, it was all slipping away as Denny Hamlin passed Chastain. However ...Keep reading

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10/5/2025, 10:55:20 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Ross Chastain wrecks Denny Hamlin, reverses across finish in desperate move

Ross Chastain needed to make up 13 points on Joey Logano in Sunday's elimination race at the Charlotte Roval, gaining ten on the reigning champion through stage points alone. However, the Trackhouse driver made two errors on pit road that severely hurt his chances. First, he blew the exit of pit road and had to come to stop, and then sped on pit road late in the race. Despite all that, he still ...Keep reading

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10/4/2025, 9:26:21 PMRACER — NASCAR

'It's important that I listen' Hamlin says after conversation with Wallace

Denny Hamlin wanted to have a face-to-face conversation with Bubba Wallace after the events of last weekend, which is why it took six days for it to happen.“It takes time,” Hamlin said Saturday at the Charlotte Roval, where the two met. “I got a lot of stuff going on, so...

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10/4/2025, 8:07:23 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Saturday Charlotte Road Course Notebook

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 […]

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10/4/2025, 8:07:20 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Gibbs on Hamlin, Bell dilemma: ‘We have probably figured it out’

Ty Gibbs, finally in a position to have to face questions about the competition meeting at Joe Gibbs Racing following the incident with Denny Hamlin at New Hampshire, did not offer much beyond what his teammates have already said about the matter. “Yeah, I’m sure all the other guys answered it for you, so, I’ll just leave it at that,” Gibbs said on Saturday before qualifying at the ...Keep reading

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10/4/2025, 6:31:09 PMRACER — NASCAR

Wallace has no lingering ill will toward Hamlin, but losing Kansas still hurts

Bubba Wallace cleared the air with Denny Hamlin on Saturday at the Charlotte Roval, but it didn’t completely erase the pain of not winning last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race.“It was definitely a somber week, for sure, and I hate that it got to this point,” Wallace said. “But Denny...

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10/2/2025, 9:02:06 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How to watch 2025 NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Roval: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Chase Elliott snagged victory at Kansas in an incredible finish, joining Ryan Blaney as the only drivers mathematically locked into the Round of 8. When Denny Hamlin tangled with the car he owns, driven by Bubba Wallace, it opened the door for Elliott sneak through and earn his 21st career win. NASCAR now heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for the final road course race of the 2025 ...Keep reading

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9/30/2025, 1:03:29 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Jeff Gordon can relate to Denny Hamlin's Kansas disappointment

Jeff Gordon had 93 Cup Series winsDenny Hamlin is up to 59 and counting... One thing about race car drivers, and it’s the same theme across the board, is that they hold onto the defeats way more than their triumphs as illustrated by the four-time Cup Series champion on Sunday night at Kansas Speedway. “I can't remember many of the ones I won, but I can tell you all the ones I lost,” ...Keep reading

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9/29/2025, 2:16:05 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Toyota drivers tangle in overtime at Kansas, as the seas part for Chase Elliott

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 […]

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9/28/2025, 11:59:04 PMMotorsport Tribune — NASCAR

One Battle After Another: Hamlin Exits Kansas Trophyless

By Luis Torres, Staff Writer/Photographer Denny Hamlin certainly lived the moniker “One Battle After Another” in Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. [...]

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9/28/2025, 11:22:01 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Updated NASCAR Cup playoff standings after Kansas

Chase Elliott entered this race just 14 points above the cutline, but he leaves Kansas locked into the next round. It was a wild race, and Bubba Wallace nearly won his way into the Round of 8, but a run-in with team owner Denny Hamlin on the final lap cleared a path for Elliott to take the win. Joey Logano, who entered this race +24, leaves on the bubble and at +13 after being involved in a ...Keep reading

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9/28/2025, 11:07:33 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Hamlin and Wallace tangle as Elliott takes shock NASCAR Cup win at Kansas

Denny Hamlin's 60th career win will have to wait for another day. On the final restart of the race, Bubba Wallace got out front after pushing Christopher Bell out of the way at the white flag. This gave Hamlin a huge run, and suddenly, he was the only driver who could stop Wallace from winning his way into the Round of 8. The awkward dynamic here? Wallace drives for Hamlin's race team. That ...Keep reading

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9/27/2025, 7:29:23 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Chase Briscoe bests JGR teammate Denny Hamlin for Kansas Cup pole

This is the tenth time Briscoe has started a race from the front row this year, and his seventh pole position of 2025, giving Chase Briscoe the job of leading the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag. The No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was the only car to run a lap in under 30 seconds, securing pole with a 29.987s run. This was crucial for Briscoe, who enters this race on the cutline and just ...Keep reading

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9/27/2025, 6:43:40 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

'A line was crossed' says Bell of Hamlin, Gibbs incident

Like his fellow veteran teammate, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell also was generally tight-lipped about the competition meetings this week following what ultimately happened at New Hampshire when Ty Gibbs got crashed after hard racing between them. “I thought it was productive and hopefully we can do better moving forward,” Bell told a group of on-site reporters that included The Athletic ...Keep reading

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9/27/2025, 6:28:52 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin says Joe Gibbs Racing had productive meeting this week

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 […]

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9/27/2025, 4:30:50 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

What Denny Hamlin said about meetings with Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs leadership

Denny Hamlin was a man of few words on Saturday morning at Kansas Speedway when asked about where things stand with Ty Gibbs and Joe Gibbs Racing after the much-ballyhooed incident last week at New Hampshire. “I think (we’re) in a good place,” Hamlin said. “You know, we had some meetings this week. I thought they were productive meetings but obviously, the guts of that, were obviously ...Keep reading

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9/26/2025, 1:47:35 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Dale Jr on Ty Gibbs, Denny Hamlin: Why? Why do that?

Ultimately, Dale Earnhardt Jr. just doesn’t understand what the incentive was for Ty Gibbs to race championship eligible teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell in a way that eventually got him punted on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Earnhardt expressed empathy to Gibbs, because there have been seasons in which he was the teammate that needed to let his stablemates go by and ...Keep reading

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9/24/2025, 1:34:42 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Ty Gibbs shares Kevin Harvick commentary about Hamlin possibly 'derailing' his title hopes

In the ongoing situation between Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs, it appears that neither side is backing down. Hamlin spoke candidly on his podcast, 'Actions Detrimental,' again asking the team to get involved and get a handle the rising tensions. But where this becomes complicated is the fact that it isn't just another disagreement between teammates, as Ty is the grandson ...Keep reading

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9/23/2025, 9:52:28 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin says Cup championship is likely deja vu for Penske at Phoenix

In as many other words, Denny Hamlin agrees with Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart that Team Penske appears 'untouchable' for the Cup Series championship after Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.  The rules package used at the one-mile track in Loudon is identical to the one used at Phoenix Raceway where the championship will be decided. It’s the short track ...Keep reading

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9/23/2025, 3:52:29 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin NASCAR crew suspensions begin this week

Following a one-week deferral, two Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 over-the-wall crew members will begin serving their two-week suspensions for having a wheel become dislodged during the race and on the track at Bristol Motor Speedway. As per NASCAR regulations, when a wheel comes off on the track, the driver must serve a two-lap penalty during the race but will also be subject to losing two crew ...Keep reading

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9/23/2025, 1:22:54 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Joe Gibbs comments on Denny Hamlin, Ty Gibbs contact at New Hampshire UPDATE

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 […]

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9/22/2025, 8:37:00 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin wants Joe Gibbs Racing to handle Ty Gibbs conflict

The general message from Denny Hamlin on his Actions Detrimental podcast about the incident with Ty Gibbs on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was not much different than what he conveyed immediately afterwards. In bullet point form, his takeaways haven't changed 12 hours later. Gibbs was racing Hamlin and Christopher Bell way too hard, way too early, for inconsequential ...Keep reading

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9/21/2025, 7:39:34 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin dumps teammate Ty Gibbs in bitter on-track feud

During the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, things unravelled between Joe Gibbs Racing teammates in a surprising blowup. While Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin (who are both in the playoffs) were trying to fight their way forward, teammate Ty Gibbs stood in their way. After a spirited battle, Gibbs actually made contact with Bell multiple times and radioed to the team that ...Keep reading

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9/20/2025, 11:26:32 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Saturday New Hampshire Notebook

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 […]

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9/10/2025, 11:13:14 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin wins at Gateway to advance in playoffs

Denny Hamlin won from the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway, playing the strategy perfectly to lead the final 25 laps in his series-high fifth victory this season.

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9/7/2025, 5:54:20 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin speeds to second consecutive playoff pole

Denny Hamlin remained perfect in qualifying during the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, capturing the pole position at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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