Denny Hamlin News

Edwards wins pole at Phoenix:

Edwards wins pole at Phoenix:

November 12, 2005
#60-Carl Edwards went out late and won the pole for the Arizona 200 presented by Walk the Line at Phoenix International Raceway, beating out #20-Denny Hamlin for his 6th pole of 2005. Starting 3rd is up-and-coming #58-Regan Smith, Points leader #8-Martin Truex Jr.

Yeley to the #18 UPDATE It’s OFFICIAL:

Yeley to the #18 UPDATE It’s OFFICIAL:

November 12, 2005
been told that Joe Gibbs Racing's Busch Driver, J.J. Yeley will be named the driver of the #18 Chevy at a press conference in Phoenix.(11-9-2005) UPDATE: Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that JJ Yeley will drive the #18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet in 2006. He will

Hamlin wins pole at Phoenix:

Hamlin wins pole at Phoenix:

November 12, 2005
#11-Denny Hamlin won the pole for the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, for his first career pole in his 6th race. The pole puts Hamilin in the Budweiser Shjootout and he is the 17th pole winner of 2005. 2nd in points, #48-Jimmie Johnson will

Ramblings – Phoenix:

Ramblings – Phoenix:

November 12, 2005
A year ago, he didn't have a regular ride in any of the top-three divisions of NASCAR. Six weeks ago, he'd never been in a Cup car. Now, he's had three Top-10 finishes to his credit and today Denny Hamlin captured his first Bud Pole at Phoenix International Raceway

Qualifying Notes – Phoenix:

Qualifying Notes – Phoenix:

November 12, 2005
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Techron, lapping Phoenix International Raceway in 26.831 seconds at 134.173 mph. Ryan Newman holds the track-qualifying record of 26.499 seconds, 135.854 mph, set Nov

Craven may sit out 2006 season:

Craven may sit out 2006 season:

November 9, 2005
Ricky Craven said he is prepared to sit out next season if he doesn't get the opportunity he desires. He currently is finishing up his year with Roush Racing [#99] in the Truck Series. "I've had some opportunities in the Busch and Truck series but I've made it clear

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Phoenix:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Phoenix:

November 8, 2005
Truex Jr. can clinch title, but no quit in Bowyer Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) could clinch his second consecutive NASCAR Busch Series title Saturday at Phoenix. The reigning champion is 84 points ahead of second-place Clint Bowyer (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet

Biffle upset at Johnson’s testing:

Biffle upset at Johnson’s testing:

November 6, 2005
Whether it's his version of Chase for the Nextel Cup gamesmanship or genuine outrage, Greg Biffle believes Hendrick Motorsports violated at least the spirit of NASCAR testing rules by having Jimmie Johnson in a #25 car in Phoenix. "Johnson was driving the 25 car,"

Rumblings – Texas:

Rumblings – Texas:

November 6, 2005
We had a Roush parade a couple races back at Kansas....today was the sequel. I said last week that Carl Edwards was backflipping himself into our hearts....today he's moved on down to the spleen! Carl Edwards led a Roush sweep today/tonight at Texas Motor Speedway

Hamlin to be named to #11 for 2006? UPDATE 3 OFFICIAL:

Hamlin to be named to #11 for 2006? UPDATE 3 OFFICIAL:

November 5, 2005
hearing that Denny Hamlin will be named to drive the #11 FedEx Chevy for Joe Gibbs Racing full time in 2006 and run for rookie of the year, expect an announcement soon.(10-29-2005) UPDATE: Denny Hamlin will be named as the driver for the #11 Fedex Chevrolet for Joe

Rockwell back with Gibbs thru 2008:

Rockwell back with Gibbs thru 2008:

November 4, 2005
Rockwell Automation announced that it has extended its sponsorship of the #20 JGR Busch Series car until 2008. Current driver, Denny Hamlin, is scheduled to run all 35 races next year in pursuit of his first NASCAR Busch Series title. Next season will mark Rockwell

Hamlin to be named to #11 for 2006? UPDATE:

Hamlin to be named to #11 for 2006? UPDATE:

October 31, 2005
hearing that Denny Hamlin will be named to drive the #11 FedEx Chevy for Joe Gibbs Racing full time in 2006 and run for rookie of the year, expect an announcement soon.(10-29-2005) UPDATE: Denny Hamlin will be named as the driver for the #11 Fedex Chevrolet for Joe

Green to the #0? Labonte to the #43? #18? UPDATE 3 Holly too? Bootie staying:

Green to the #0? Labonte to the #43? #18? UPDATE 3 Holly too? Bootie staying:

October 30, 2005
Mike Bliss is the latest driver to learn he's out after the season finale at Homestead. Jeff Green appears to be the top candidate for Bliss' #0 Haas CNC ride. If he gets it, the dominoes really would start to fall. The most curious possible replacement? Bobby Labonte

Homestead Testing Scheduled:

Homestead Testing Scheduled:

October 28, 2005
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series testing will take place at Homestead-Miami Speedway with test sessions scheduled for Monday, October 31 - Wednesday, November 2 and Monday, November 7 - Wednesday, November 9. The teams and drivers will be preparing for the upcoming

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Offweek:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Offweek:

October 27, 2005
The championship will come down to the last three weeks of the season. Defending series champion Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) has been trying to shake Clint Bowyer (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet) since Bowyer took over second place in the points standings