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Kyle Larson takes championship lead at Bristol

Kyle Larson takes championship lead at Bristol

September 20, 2026
By Dustin Albino
2024 #11 Denny Hamlin NASCAR Cup Series paint scheme

Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin take Chase battle to Bristol’s high banks

Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin take Chase battle to Bristol’s high banks

September 16, 2026
Kyle Larson acknowledged he was looking ahead to Bristol Motor Speedway, but the end of his 51-race drought came a week
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 12, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday World Wide Technology Raceway Notebook

Saturday World Wide Technology Raceway Notebook

September 12, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports underscores commitment to driver Corey Day
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day Notebook

NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day Notebook

September 2, 2026
Top-seeded Denny Hamlin renews title quest under new Chase format
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob's Discount Furniture Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Richmond Notebook

Friday Richmond Notebook

August 14, 2026
Hamlin on Richmond Qualifying
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Joe Gibbs Racing lands three cars in North Wilkesboro top five

Joe Gibbs Racing lands three cars in North Wilkesboro top five

July 19, 2026
By Dustin Albino
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 04, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin wins pole position in return to Chicagoland

Denny Hamlin wins pole position in return to Chicagoland

July 4, 2026
When it comes to oval tracks, Denny Hamlin has established himself firmly on the throne as king of qualifying
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 03: A general view of the scoring pylon during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 03, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Chicagoland Notebook

Saturday Chicagoland Notebook

July 4, 2026
Denny Hamlin: Experience has minimal value in return to Chicagoland
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 EchoPark Automotive Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Sonoma Raceway Notebook

Saturday Sonoma Raceway Notebook

June 27, 2026
Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin face off in In-Season Challenge—Again
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, walks to the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 02, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR has delivered on settlement promises

Denny Hamlin says NASCAR has delivered on settlement promises

June 27, 2026
Six months after the federal antitrust suit involving 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR was settled, team co
Denny Hamlin Sonoma Scheme

Fans can email Denny Hamlin during Sonoma race

Fans can email Denny Hamlin during Sonoma race

June 25, 2026
Today, Yahoo is launching "Email Denny," a new fan-engagement campaign in partnership with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin that
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Shake 'Em Bites Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hamlin’s historic streak shrinks Reddick’s lead as NASCAR heads to San Diego

Hamlin’s historic streak shrinks Reddick’s lead as NASCAR heads to San Diego

June 15, 2026
Cue the dramatic music. With only 10 races remaining now to set the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship run, the
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Shake 'Em Bites Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Post-race inspection complete, Denny Hamlin’s Pocono win is official

Post-race inspection complete, Denny Hamlin’s Pocono win is official

June 14, 2026
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Shake 'Em Bites Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hamlin wins record eighth Pocono race, extends victory streak to three

Hamlin wins record eighth Pocono race, extends victory streak to three

June 14, 2026
Quite simply, Pocono Raceway’s best was best once again
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 13: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Shake 'Em Bites Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 13, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin grabs the NASCAR Cup pole at Pocono Raceway

Denny Hamlin grabs the NASCAR Cup pole at Pocono Raceway

June 13, 2026
It’s been a recurring theme in the NASCAR Cup Series in recent weeks. Denny Hamlin is out front