Denny Hamlin News

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Bell, Hamlin tip their hats to Larson after falling short in 2026 Chase 

Bell, Hamlin tip their hats to Larson after falling short in 2026 Chase 

November 8, 2026
By Dustin Albino
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 07, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

Saturday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

November 7, 2026
Why does NASCAR Cup drivers’ championship continue to elude Toyota
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries/DeWalt Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

Friday Homestead-Miami Championship Weekend Notebook

November 6, 2026
Bell, Hamlin chase Homestead victory as title hopes hang by a thread
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Progressive Insurance expands sponsorship of Denny Hamlin

Progressive Insurance expands sponsorship of Denny Hamlin

November 6, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that Progressive Insurance® will serve as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin’s No
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo from Hendrick Motorsports)

Larson closes in on third Cup title as Bell, Hamlin chase an upset

Larson closes in on third Cup title as Bell, Hamlin chase an upset

November 5, 2026
Kyle Larson only needs to collect nine points in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 31: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Maple Brown Sugar Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin wins pole in potential must-win race at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin wins pole in potential must-win race at Martinsville

October 31, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin claimed the Busch Light Pole Position for Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

’Dega on NBC Always Leaves Me Smiling and Satisfied … That’s What She Said

’Dega on NBC Always Leaves Me Smiling and Satisfied … That’s What She Said

October 23, 2026
If there’s one thing television’s greatest sitcoms have taught us, it’s that the best stories are built on unforgettable
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

One obvious solution for NASCAR Cup Chase pursuers: find Victory Lane

One obvious solution for NASCAR Cup Chase pursuers: find Victory Lane

October 15, 2026
Those chasing Kyle Larson for the NASCAR Cup Series championship might be tempted to look with dismay at the respective
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin after Charlotte top five: ‘We’re giving it all we’ve got right now’ 

Denny Hamlin after Charlotte top five: ‘We’re giving it all we’ve got right now’ 

October 11, 2026
By Dustin Albino
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: The #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson(not pictured) is seen in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Charlotte Notebook

Saturday Charlotte Notebook

October 10, 2026
Kyle Larson honored to be part of Kyle Busch Memorial
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over

It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Over

October 8, 2026
When the New York Yankees were good and not getting swept by a team with a third of its payroll, there was a catcher named
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Several missed opportunities for Chase drivers at Las Vegas

Several missed opportunities for Chase drivers at Las Vegas

October 5, 2026
Play the ball where it lies
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, takes a bow in tribute to the late Kyle Busch after winning the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Briscoe takes Vegas trophy as Larson stretches championship lead

Briscoe takes Vegas trophy as Larson stretches championship lead

October 4, 2026
Chase Briscoe left nothing to chance in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon – the Joe Gibbs
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Las Vegas Notebook

Saturday Las Vegas Notebook

October 3, 2026
Christopher Bell aims to turn Las Vegas promise into a Chase payoff
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hamlin hits the jackpot with Las Vegas pole, leads Toyota sweep

Hamlin hits the jackpot with Las Vegas pole, leads Toyota sweep

October 3, 2026
Defending race winner Denny Hamlin capped a dominant Toyota performance in Saturday’s Busch Light Pole Qualifying at Las