Denny Hamlin News

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings:

April 10, 2010
[after Phoenix, race 7 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins] 1073 2) #17-Matt Kenseth 1037, -36 3) #16-Greg Biffle 981, -92 4) #29-Kevin Harvick 961, -112 5) #24-Jeff Gordon 948, -125 6) #33-Clint Bowyer 885, -188 7) #31-Jeff Burton

Hamlin uncertain if he can run entire race: UPDATES:

Hamlin uncertain if he can run entire race: UPDATES:

April 10, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, who had surgery nine days ago to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, said he is uncertain if he can drive the entire race Saturday after experiencing significant pain and discomfort in practice Friday. "I don't know how far I can go," Hamlin said. "

Hamlin uncertain if he can run entire race:

Hamlin uncertain if he can run entire race:

April 9, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, who had surgery nine days ago to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, said he is uncertain if he can drive the entire race Saturday after experiencing significant pain and discomfort in practice Friday. "I don't know how far I can go," Hamlin said. "

Phoenix Rookie Notes:

Phoenix Rookie Notes:

April 9, 2010
#37-Kevin Conway was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 29 Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, posting a 31st-place finish. Conway leads #46-Terry Cook by 40 points (55-15) in the Raybestos Rookie standings entering the April 10 Subway

Hamlin’s rehab on schedule, expects to race Saturday: UPDATE:

Hamlin’s rehab on schedule, expects to race Saturday: UPDATE:

April 8, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin's rehabilitation of his left knee, which underwent surgery a week ago to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, remains on schedule and should allow him to compete in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. "It's painful

Hamlin’s rehab on schedule, expects to race Saturday:

Hamlin’s rehab on schedule, expects to race Saturday:

April 7, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin's rehabilitation of his left knee, which underwent surgery a week ago to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, remains on schedule and should allow him to compete in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. "It's painful

Drivers with the most points in the last 10 Sprint Cup races at Phoenix:

Drivers with the most points in the last 10 Sprint Cup races at Phoenix:

April 6, 2010
1. Jimmie Johnson 1685 2. Jeff Burton 1393 3. Carl Edwards 1352 4. Tony Stewart 1341 5. Jeff Gordon 1315 6. Mark Martin 1289 7. Kevin Harvick 1280 8. Denny Hamlin 1275 9. Kurt Busch 1253 10. Greg Biffle 1245 (Racing Reference)(4-6-2010)

Hamlin to have knee surgery on Wed UPDATE 2 surgery done:

Hamlin to have knee surgery on Wed UPDATE 2 surgery done:

March 31, 2010
Surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in #11-Denny Hamlin's left knee will not limit the Sprint Cup driver behind the wheel for the next race, according to one of the doctors that will perform the operation on Wednesday. "I anticipate by the time he gets

New driver named for #90 Keyed-up Motorsports ride:

New driver named for #90 Keyed-up Motorsports ride:

March 30, 2010
Keyed-Up Motorsports team owner Raymond Key announced that Scott Riggs will drive the #90 Keyed-Up Motorsports Chevy at Phoenix and Texas. "We are thrilled to have Scott in our car," Key said today. Riggs, the current driver for the #09 RAB Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide

Hamlin to have knee surgery on Wed:

Hamlin to have knee surgery on Wed:

March 30, 2010
Surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in #11-Denny Hamlin's left knee will not limit the Sprint Cup driver behind the wheel for the next race, according to one of the doctors that will perform the operation on Wednesday. "I anticipate by the time he gets

Win 189 for #11:

Win 189 for #11:

March 30, 2010
with #11-Denny Hamlin's win in the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, it was car #11's 189th win in the Sprint Cup Series, only 9 wins behind the #43, which has 198 wins in 2252 Sprint Cup races. See more on my Wins by Car Number page. A car running

“50-win” Club Member on Raceday:

“50-win” Club Member on Raceday:

March 27, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson will be joined by fellow members of the "50-win" club for a special two-part discussion on NASCAR RaceDay Built by The Home Depot (Sunday, 10:00am/et) hosted by veteran broadcaster Ken Squier. Johnson, who won the 50th Cup Series race of his career

Mears to sub for Hamlin if needed, may return to the #90 team:

Mears to sub for Hamlin if needed, may return to the #90 team:

March 27, 2010
Casey Mears was selected Saturday to sub for #11-Denny Hamlin while he recovers from ACL surgery. It's a deal that came together in just a few days, but one Mears knows could relaunch a fledgling Cup career after going 1-for-6 in making races with underfunded Keyed

Hamlin to have surgery, sub not named UPDATE Mears:

Hamlin to have surgery, sub not named UPDATE Mears:

March 27, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin will have reconstructive surgery on his left knee Monday, sources close to the driver and Joe Gibbs Racing told ESPN.com. Hamlin, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in December playing pickup basketball, planned to wait until the end

Some Chassis selections for Martinsville:

Some Chassis selections for Martinsville:

March 26, 2010
#2-Kurt Busch and his Steve Addington-led "Blue Deuce" team will debut their "PRS-722" Penske Racing Charger during the Goody's Fast Relief 500 this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. It will mark the third consecutive race where the team has unveiled a new racing machine