Denny Hamlin News

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 28: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob's Discount Furniture Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 28, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin clinches 49th Busch Light Pole Award at Martinsville Speedway

Denny Hamlin clinches 49th Busch Light Pole Award at Martinsville Speedway

March 28, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin claimed the 49th Busch Light Pole Position of his career Saturday afternoon, claiming the
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates with his mother, Mary Lou Hamlin after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Mary Lou Hamlin asks Gaston County for more fire funding

Mary Lou Hamlin asks Gaston County for more fire funding

March 27, 2026
The mother of star NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin issued an emotional plea for more fire funding during the Gaston County Board
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin has no plans to race beyond 2027 season

Denny Hamlin has no plans to race beyond 2027 season

March 21, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 21, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Darlington Raceway Notebook

Saturday Darlington Raceway Notebook

March 21, 2026
The Lady in Black is a mystery to NASCAR Cup drivers this year
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Las Vegas post-race inspection

Las Vegas post-race inspection

March 15, 2026
Inspection is complete following the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates with his mother, Mary Lou Hamlin after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty to win NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty to win NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

March 15, 2026
A refocused and rejuvenated Denny Hamlin drove the dominant car to victory in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube
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Exact cause of house fire that killed Dennis Hamlin unknown

Exact cause of house fire that killed Dennis Hamlin unknown

February 21, 2026
The December house fire that claimed the life of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin's father Dennis Hamlin has been ruled
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hamlin says Daytona speeds need to increase to eliminate fuel mileage races

Hamlin says Daytona speeds need to increase to eliminate fuel mileage races

February 16, 2026
Denny Hamlin has a plan for improving racing at Daytona International Speedway, and it involves going faster
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images

DAYTONA 500 Media Day Notebook

DAYTONA 500 Media Day Notebook

February 11, 2026
Denny Hamlin is working his way into 2026 NASCAR Cup season
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Progressive Insurance sponsoring Denny Hamlin in 11 races during 2026 season

Progressive Insurance sponsoring Denny Hamlin in 11 races during 2026 season

February 5, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Progressive Insurance® will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin’s No
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 21: Denny Hamlin poses for a photo during NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 21, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin re-injured shoulder during off season

Denny Hamlin re-injured shoulder during off season

February 4, 2026
Denny Hamlin disclosed Wednesday that he recently aggravated a shoulder injury and that he plans to weather the injury as
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National Debt Relief expands partnership with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

National Debt Relief expands partnership with Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing

February 3, 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that National Debt Relief will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin’s No.
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 02: Crew chief Christopher Gabehart and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx One Rate Toyota, talk as JGR team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Joe Gibbs looks on in the garage area after an on-track incident during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 02, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin will race in Clash despite father’s death

Denny Hamlin will race in Clash despite father’s death

January 22, 2026
Denny Hamlin indicated he isn’t totally ready to race yet but still plans to be behind the wheel of his Joe Gibbs Racing
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Fire at home of Denny Hamlin’s parents UPDATES: Hamlin’s father dies

Fire at home of Denny Hamlin’s parents UPDATES: Hamlin’s father dies

January 16, 2026
UPDATE: He was born on August 25, 1950, in Stanton, VA, to the late James Junior Hamlin and Barbara Jolene Brinkley Hamlin
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin says his mother is improving

Denny Hamlin says his mother is improving

December 31, 2025
Denny Hamlin took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to say that his mother continues to improve following the house