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2/21/2026, 4:15:04 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

House fire that killed Hamlin's dad ruled accidental

Investigators have ruled as accidental the North Carolina house fire in December that killed NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father and injured his mother, but the exact cause remains unclear.

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2/19/2026, 9:43:17 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

JGR files lawsuit against Chris Gabehart for 'brazen scheme to steal sensitive information'

At the beginning of December, it was reported that Chris Gabehart had left Joe Gibbs Racing in a surprising exit. He worked at JGR for 13 years, and won 22 Cup races as a crew chief for Denny Hamlin between 2019 and 2024. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Competition for the elite organization.  Since his departure, there has been no word regarding why Gabehart left, or where he ...Keep reading

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2/19/2026, 1:30:48 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin shares blame with Justin Allgaier for massive Daytona 500 incident

In the immediate aftermath of Justin Allgaier blocking Denny Hamlin from the lead and triggering 'The Big One' in the 68th Daytona 500, the JR Motorsports driver took ‘100 percent’ of the blame but the Joe Gibbs Racing contender conceded his share a day later. The crash took place approaching the end of the second stage and collected 20 cars on Lap 124. Allgaier left about enough space for ...Keep reading

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2/16/2026, 7:21:05 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Hamlin says Daytona speeds need to increase to eliminate fuel mileage races

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 […]

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2/16/2026, 2:46:11 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin wants to increase speeds at Daytona 500

In an attempt to fix the Daytona 500, Denny Hamlin has a plan for improving racing at Daytona International Speedway, which involves the vehicles moving faster, and he has already spoken to NASCAR executives about it, too.

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2/16/2026, 2:35:04 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin has a Daytona 500 fuel saving pitch that involves The Clash

Once again, a general theme of the Daytona 500 and superspeedway racing with the NextGen car in general right now, is the amount of time drivers spend at half-throttle under green flag conditions. The reason they do this is because it is incredibly difficult to pass with the current generation car on these tracks when everyone is racing at full throttle. The cars are too equal and there is so ...Keep reading

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2/15/2026, 11:18:55 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Allgaier, Hamlin part of 20-car crash at Daytona

A 20-car crash just past the midway point of the Daytona 500 on Sunday involved leader Justin Allgaier, three-time race winner Denny Hamlin and several other contenders.

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2/15/2026, 9:41:16 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Big One strikes, roughly 20 cars involved in Daytona 500 crash

The 68th running of the Daytona 500 has had several accidents, but none as big as what happened on Lap 124. Justin Allgaier, driving a car owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, took the race lead out of Turn 4. However, three-time 500 winner Denny Hamlin squeezed to his outside in aggressive move. Allgaier didn't realize Hamlin was there and came up in the middle of the ...Keep reading

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2/15/2026, 4:35:47 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

50 years later: David Pearson’s incredible 20mph Daytona 500 victory

Long before Larson vs. Hamlin or Earnhardt vs. Gordon, there was another clash of titans that divided the NASCAR world. And this battle was between the Silver Fox -- David Pearson, and The King -- Richard Petty. These two drivers combine for ten championships and an astonishing 305 NASCAR Cup Series wins. On this day, February 15, 1975, they came together for one of their most memorable ...Keep reading

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2/11/2026, 10:54:53 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

DAYTONA 500 Media Day Notebook

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 […]

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2/11/2026, 10:36:43 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

William Byron doesn't expect to have many friends as he chases Daytona 500 history

Since 1959, 13 drivers have won multiple Daytona 500s, and five of those have managed to do it in back-to-back years. That second group includes names like Petty, Yarborough, Hamlin, and Marlin -- but none were able to win NASCAR's biggest race in three consecutive years. But that's exactly what William Byron will be attempting to do this weekend after avoiding wrecks at the front of the field ...Keep reading

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2/11/2026, 8:30:24 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR needs billions-dollar investment to grow

The 23XI and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust trial ended in a considerable victory for Denny Hamlin in the form of a settlement but now comes the real work of growing the discipline in the decades to come. It was more than just a triumph for the team Hamlin co-owns with legendary sportsman Michael Jordan or the team owned by restaurant franchisee and NASCAR lifer Bob Jenkins too. The ...Keep reading

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2/11/2026, 7:52:41 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How Joe Gibbs supported the Hamlins over the past year

Denny Hamlin says Joe Gibbs went above and beyond with his family over the last year and leading up to the tragic house fire that claimed the life of his father Dennis and briefly hospitalized mother Mary Lou. The 60-race Cup Series winner was asked if business partner Michael Jordan has been available to him given that his own father was murdered in a 1993 robbery. Hamlin said Jordan has ...Keep reading

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2/5/2026, 8:02:46 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run

Denny Hamlin returned from a tumultuous off-season by scoring an eventful top-5 in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night. Like much of the field, it wasn’t pretty, and Hamlin survived the chaos better than his peers more than anything else, but it was a top-5. He did it in his first race this season in which he will have to start nursing a re-injured surgically repaired ...Keep reading

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2/5/2026, 4:07:11 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Progressive Insurance sponsoring Denny Hamlin in 11 races during 2026 season

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 […]

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2/4/2026, 7:37:32 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin reinjured in fall searching fire wreckage

Denny Hamlin says he plans to compete in the 2026 NASCAR season despite aggravating an existing shoulder injury in a fall while he was searching the damage from a house fire that killed his father.

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2/4/2026, 6:32:53 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Denny Hamlin reinjured repaired shoulder amidst difficult winter

Denny Hamlin is not 100 percent right now after an emotional rollercoaster of a winter and he may not get there until after the end of the 2026 season concludes. That is because, in addition to the death of his father in a house fire that also hospitalized his mother, Hamlin also re-tore the right shoulder he got surgically repaired after the 2023 season. This happened during a fall while going ...Keep reading

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2/4/2026, 6:22:25 PMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin aggravates old shoulder injury ahead of NASCAR Cup Series season

The hits keep coming for Denny Hamlin.On Wednesday afternoon, ahead of the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, in his first media availability since leaving Phoenix Raceway after losing the NASCAR Cup Series championship, Hamlin revealed he’ll have to compete with a torn shoulder this season.It is the same shoulder –...

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2/4/2026, 6:17:10 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin re-injured shoulder during off season

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 […]

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2/3/2026, 4:09:14 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

National Debt Relief expands partnership with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

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 […]

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1/22/2026, 7:05:26 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin will race in Clash despite father's death

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 […]

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1/16/2026, 2:59:59 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Fire at home of Denny Hamlin's parents UPDATES: Hamlin's father dies

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 […]

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12/31/2025, 9:34:14 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Denny Hamlin says his mother is improving

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 […]

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12/30/2025, 5:16:59 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

NASCAR world shares condolences for Denny Hamlin after tragic house fire

Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, has died after injuries sustained in a house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, on Sunday. Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou, 69, is currently being treated at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center and is listed in critical condition. The fire's cause is still under investigation. Still reeling from a tragic December 18th plane crash that claimed the life ...Keep reading

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12/30/2025, 2:33:07 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Father of NASCAR's Hamlin dies after house fire

Denny Hamlin's father died and his mother was critically injured after a weekend fire heavily damaged the North Carolina home where they lived.

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12/30/2025, 12:34:53 AMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin's father killed in house fire; mother critically injured

Dennis Hamlin, the father of NASCAR Cup Series veteran Denny Hamlin, has died from injuries suffered in the house fire that occurred Sunday night. Hamlin was 75.Gaston County EMS confirmed the news Monday night. Dennis Hamlin, along with Mary Lou Hamlin, the 69-year-old mother of Denny Hamlin, had been transported...

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12/29/2025, 11:47:59 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Fire at home of Denny Hamlin's parents UPDATE: Hamlin's father dies

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 […]

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12/29/2025, 4:03:42 PMRACER — NASCAR

House owned by Hamlin a total loss after fire

A house owned by NASCAR Cup Series driver and owner Denny Hamlin was a complete loss after a fire that broke out at the property on Sunday night.

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12/29/2025, 3:23:04 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Dennis Hamlin, father to NASCAR racer Denny Hamlin, dies in house fire

Dennis Hamlin, the father to NASCAR Cup Series veteran Denny Hamlin, died on Sunday evening when the house he shared with wife MaryLou in Stanley, North Carolina. The elder Hamlin was 75-years-old. Both Dennis and MaryLou were outside of their still burning home when the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department and other safety crews arrived to extinguish the flames. At this point, roughly 45 percent ...Keep reading

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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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