Denny Hamlin News

Trackside to air 200th show:

Trackside to air 200th show:

February 8, 2007
When Steve Byrnes, Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds and Jeff Hammond take the SPEED Stage Friday [Feb 9th] at Daytona to work hard and play hard, it will mark the 200th episode of the popular SPEED Friday night show Trackside Live. Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin will

ESPN Unveils Second Phase of Multimedia Marketing Campaign for NASCAR:

ESPN Unveils Second Phase of Multimedia Marketing Campaign for NASCAR:

February 5, 2007
After successfully launching its overall NASCAR marketing campaign in January, ESPN today announced phase two of the effort in support of the NASCAR Busch Series. The campaign features drivers Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin and Stephen Leicht along with 17 other Busch

Spokesmen named for NASCAR Speedpark:

Spokesmen named for NASCAR Speedpark:

January 28, 2007
NASCAR SpeedPark, "the official family fun park of NASCAR" announced that #9-Kasey Kahne, #19-Elliott Sadler and #11-Denny Hamlin will be the 2007 official spokesmen for NASCAR* SpeedPark's North American locations in Myrtle Beach, SC, Concord, NC, Sevierville, Tenn

Gibbs Finalize #18 & #20 Team Schedules; Kevin Conway to Run 7 Races in #18:

Gibbs Finalize #18 & #20 Team Schedules; Kevin Conway to Run 7 Races in #18:

January 24, 2007
Two new additions to Joe Gibbs Racing are Kevin Conway and Brad Coleman. The two drivers will split duties behind the wheel of the #18 Chevy in the Busch Series. Conway will drive eight races for sponsor Z-Line Designs, the nation's leading import manufacturer of home

Gillette Young Guns team to get new driver:

Gillette Young Guns team to get new driver:

January 23, 2007
To kick off the 2007 Nextel Cup Series season, the Gillette Young Guns are inviting race fans to visit GilletteYoungGuns.com for a chance to guess who will be the newest member of the team. From now until February 18, consumers can visit the Web site to correctly predict

Johnson wins award:

Johnson wins award:

January 22, 2007
Nextel Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson was named the 2006 Richard Petty Driver of the Year by the National Motorsports Press Association. Johnson, who also won the award in 2004, was named on 28 of 72 ballots cast. The Hendrick Motorsports driver edged Richard Childress

Sadler and Hamlin slim down:

Sadler and Hamlin slim down:

January 20, 2007
#11-Denny Hamlin and #19-Elliott Sadler both have new looks for the upcoming NASCAR Nextel Cup season, but it has nothing to do with paint schemes. Hamlin hired a physical trainer in the offseason, and Sadler is hoping to lose weight and return to the size he was in

Sad News – Dan Shaver:

Sad News – Dan Shaver:

January 5, 2007
Dan Shaver, 56, ARCA/Busch Series driver and team owner, died Tuesday Jan. 2 at his home after a battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Charlotte, he was a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School, attended Central Piedmont Community College and served in the

2006 Auto Racing All-American Team Selected:

2006 Auto Racing All-American Team Selected:

December 20, 2006
The 2006 All-America Auto Racing Team has been chosen, and now the question turns to: Who will win the Jerry Titus Award? The Titus, given in remembrance of the late racer/journalist, signifies the top vote-getter on the All-America team regardless of category, and

Staying out of Wrecks Helps Chase Chances:

Staying out of Wrecks Helps Chase Chances:

December 16, 2006
It's Motor Sports 101 that avoiding wrecks keeps a car in the race. But NASCAR teams are learning that staying out of crashes also puts a driver in the Chase. USA TODAY database research of the 2006 season found of the drivers with the five lowest crash percentages

Kurt Busch Presents “Impact Athlete Award” to Kyle Petty:

Kurt Busch Presents “Impact Athlete Award” to Kyle Petty:

December 8, 2006
A special "Impact Athlete Award" presentation by 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch to popular veteran driver/humanitarian Kyle Petty was among the highlights of Wednesday night's 2006 Southern Sports Awards. The two-hour made-for-TV ceremony was held at the Duke Family

JGR Plans for #18 & #20: UPDATE 3:

JGR Plans for #18 & #20: UPDATE 3:

December 1, 2006
JGR vice president Steve deSouza also confirmed that Denny Hamlin and Aric Almirola will split time in the #20 Chevrolet in the Busch Series next season, with Tony Stewart, Almirola and a to-be-decided development driver or two in the #18. Sponsorship has yet to be

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 4:

Nextel Cup Series Champions Week – Day 4:

November 29, 2006
On the eve of the Nextel Cup Series Awards Ceremony in New York, over $1 million in special awards were presented at the NASCAR/National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Myers Brothers luncheon. Headlining the list of award winners was Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#8 Budweiser

2007 Budweiser Shootout Driver Lineup Finalized:

2007 Budweiser Shootout Driver Lineup Finalized:

November 28, 2006
The field for the 29th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway is set. There will be at least 21 drivers that will be eligible for the 2007 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, Feb. 10. The field for the non-points

Ganassi Racing Development Driver Nominated for Award:

Ganassi Racing Development Driver Nominated for Award:

November 27, 2006
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) development driver and USAC National Sprint and Midget Car Series star Bryan Clauson was recently nominated for RACER Magazine's Rookie of the Year Award which will be presented during this year's SPEED Performance Awards