Denny Hamlin News

Hamlin & Keselowski..still bad blood:

Hamlin & Keselowski..still bad blood:

February 13, 2010
from an article at Sports Illustrated: You [#12-Brad Keselowski] and #11-Denny Hamlin had some issues on the track Wednesday. Can you tell us what happened? "We were nearly wrecking, I will say that. On my end, we made contact because I felt that he slid up in front

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

Johnson wins Gatorade Duel 1:

February 11, 2010
#48-Jimmie Johnson won the 1st Gatorade Duel at Daytona International Speedway, beating #29-Kevin Harvick by about an inch. #18-Busch was 3rd, followed by #33-Bowyer & #78-Smith. #55-McDowell finished 14th and #13-Papis finished 15th and were the two go-or-go homers

Johnson Finally Gets His Due In Preseason Media Poll:

Johnson Finally Gets His Due In Preseason Media Poll:

February 4, 2010
It only took an unprecedented fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, but the media finally thinks Jimmie Johnson will defend his crown, according to a preseason media poll. Incredibly, this isn't a typical outcome. Only once in the previous five

Denny Hamlin tears ACL: UPDATE:

Denny Hamlin tears ACL: UPDATE:

January 27, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, widely considered Jimmie Johnson's top threat in 2010, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee [clutch foot] Friday playing pickup basketball. Hamlin said he still expects to compete, but surgery isn't an option at this time since the

Denny Hamlin tears ACL:

Denny Hamlin tears ACL:

January 24, 2010
#11-Denny Hamlin, widely considered Jimmie Johnson's top threat in 2010, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee [clutch foot] Friday playing pickup basketball. Hamlin said he still expects to compete, but surgery isn't an option at this time since the

Kevin Kidd named crew chief for JGR #20 team:

Kevin Kidd named crew chief for JGR #20 team:

January 5, 2010
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced that Kevin Kidd has been named crew chief for its #20 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry. Kidd replaces Dave Rogers who was named crew chief for JGR's #18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team in November. Kidd joins JGR after spending the previous

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules change:

December 23, 2009
NASCAR announced Wednesday a revision to the 2010 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona format that provides fans with a strong lineup of drivers highlighted by last years top performers and a collection of previous winners at the sports most-storied race track. The 32nd annual

CJM Racing to Suspend 2010 Racing Plans: UPDATE:

CJM Racing to Suspend 2010 Racing Plans: UPDATE:

December 21, 2009
Statement from #11 CJM Racing Owners Tony and Bryan Mullet: "Our vision for life, business and racing is to honor God with the time, talents and resources he has given us. Over the last four years we have been able to extend that vision into racing. We felt racing

Kulwicki family’s gifts gain recognition

Kulwicki family’s gifts gain recognition

December 16, 2009
Alan Kulwicki's family has been recognized through the NMPA's Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award for recent gifts to two universities. The family has committed nearly $1.9 million to support engineering education at UNC Charlotte through a trust fund established by

Looks like Farm Bureau Insurance sponsorship is done:

Looks like Farm Bureau Insurance sponsorship is done:

December 10, 2009
in a recent newsletter from Farm Bureau Insurance, it was posted: As the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season comes to a close, so does Farm Bureau Insurances sponsorship relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing. We want to thank Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano and David Gilliland, and

Hamlin surgery pushed back:

Hamlin surgery pushed back:

December 4, 2009
#11-Denny Hamlin had minor knee surgery planned for the end of this season, but delayed the procedure after booking a suite with a basketball court inside of it for his stay in Las Vegas. Since arriving Tuesday evening, Hamlin said he and his friends have gotten in

“The Stewies” announced:

“The Stewies” announced:

December 4, 2009
Winners of the third annual 'Stewie Awards' were announced Thursday night by Tony Stewart live on SIRIUS XM Radio from the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The 2009 'Stewie Award' winners were decided by fans around the country who voted for the best

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week Day 4:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week Day 4:

December 3, 2009
As the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week rolls toward the official crowning of four-time champion #48-Jimmie Johnson on Friday night, the celebration continues to focus on the sports many fans. Bringing the event to Las Vegas has been a big plus in that

“The Stewies” will be presented live from Las Vegas:

“The Stewies” will be presented live from Las Vegas:

December 2, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart and co-host Matt Yocum will announce the winners of the "Stewie Awards" - honoring the best, boldest and funniest moments of the 2009 NASCAR season - during a special broadcast airing nationwide on SIRIUS XM Radio, Thursday, December 3 from 7:00 to

Paul Wolfe leaving CJM: UPDATE:

Paul Wolfe leaving CJM: UPDATE:

December 1, 2009
ESPN2 reported during the Nationwide Series race that #11 CJM Racing crew chief Paul Wolfe was leaving the team at the conclusion of the season. No word on his plans.(11-21-2009) UPDATE: Penske Racing has announced that both Jay Guy and Paul Wolfe have joined the organization