Denny Hamlin News

Joe Gibbs Driven Hot Rod Oil on the #18:

Joe Gibbs Driven Hot Rod Oil on the #18:

May 29, 2008
Since its inception in November 2004, Joe Gibbs Driven, the automotive aftermarket division of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), has created of some of the top oil products in racing. A little over three years later, Joe Gibbs Driven expands it motorsports reach with the launch

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Charlotte race 12 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Charlotte race 12 of 36]:

May 25, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 1860 [3 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1766 -94 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1721 -139 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1596 -264 [1 win] 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 1578 -282 [1 win] 6) #99-Carl Edwards 1538 -322 [would be 4th without 100 pt penalty][3 wins] 7) #29-Kevin

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Lowe’s Motor Speedway:

May 20, 2008
Chase Miller was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway. Miller scored an eighth-place finish, his best in nine career Nationwide Series starts. He became the first Raybestos Rookie to score a top-10 at Darlington since

Vickers Red Bull Racing team wins Pit Crew Challenge:

Vickers Red Bull Racing team wins Pit Crew Challenge:

May 16, 2008
The #83 Red Bull Toyota pit crew of Brian Vickers entered the NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge as the 24th - and final - eligible team, but left on top after dominating the competition and the record book. The team posted the quickest time in each of the five rounds

Busch Wins at Darlington:

Busch Wins at Darlington:

May 10, 2008
#18-Kyle Busch won the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway for his 3rd win of 2008 and his 7th career win. He dominated the later stages of the race and led 169 laps on the night. #99-Carl Edwards was second, with the rest of the top-10 being #24-Jeff Gordon

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Darlington race 11 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Darlington race 11 of 36]:

May 10, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 1690 [3 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1611 -79 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1556 4) #11-Denny Hamlin 1500 -190 [1 win] 5) #07-Clint Bowyer 1490 -200 [1 win] 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1442 -248 [1 win] 7) #99-Carl Edwards 1400 -290 [would be 4th without

Hamlin lends name to restaurant:

Hamlin lends name to restaurant:

May 8, 2008
#11-Denny Hamlin will be lending his name and star power to one of Salisbury's [NC] more popular restaurants. In coming months, The Original Steakhouse & Sports Theatre, located at the Salisbury Mall, will be changing its name and look to become Denny Hamlin's Grille

Darlington Rookie Notes:

Darlington Rookie Notes:

May 8, 2008
#01-Regan Smith was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the May 3 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Smith scored a 21st-place finish and captured top rookie honors for the fifth time in 10 races this season. He has been the top Raybestos Rookie in

REVISED Drivers Points Standings [after Daytona race 18 of 36]:

REVISED Drivers Points Standings [after Daytona race 18 of 36]:

May 8, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 2686 [6 wins] 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2504 -182 [1 win] 3) #31-Jeff Burton 2484 -202 [1 win] 4) #99-Carl Edwards 2437 -249 [3 wins][would be 2nd w/out 100pts penalty] 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson 2319 -367 [1 win] 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 2249 -437 7) #11-Denny

Hamlin injured but OK to drive:

Hamlin injured but OK to drive:

May 6, 2008
Just when #11-Denny Hamlin thought things couldn't get any worse, he fell hard on his left hip playing basketball and could hardly walk when he arrived Monday for testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I'd like to say I was going up for a dunk, but I think everybody knows

No additional penalties for Hamlin, Waltrip:

No additional penalties for Hamlin, Waltrip:

May 6, 2008
#11-Denny Hamlin won't be further penalized for intentionally bringing out a late caution in Saturday night's race at Richmond even though there is precedent for it. No further penalty also is expected against #55-Michael Waltrip for intentionally wrecking #5-Casey

Bowyer wins at Richmond:

Bowyer wins at Richmond:

May 3, 2008
#07-Clint Bowyer won the Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway for his first win of 2008 and 2nd of his career after #18-Busch and #88-Earnhardt tangled with a couple laps to go, sending the leader, #88-Earnhardt Jr. into the wall

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 10 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Drivers Points Standings [after Richmond race 10 of 36]:

May 3, 2008
1) #18-Kyle Busch 1495 [2 wins] 2) #31-Jeff Burton 1477 -18 [1 win] 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1391 -104 4) #07-Clint Bowyer 1372 -123 [1 win] 5) #29-Kevin Harvick 1350 -145 6) #11-Denny Hamlin 1349 -146 [1 win] 7) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1318 -177 [1 win] 8) #20-Tony Stewart

Richmond International Raceway Fast Facts

Richmond International Raceway Fast Facts

May 3, 2008
.. Clint Bowyer won the Crown Royal presents the Dan Lowry 400, his second victory in 83 Sprint Cup Series races. His other win came at New Hampshire in September 2007. .. This is his first victory and seventh top-10 finish in 2008. .. This is his first victory and

Hamlin on pole at Richmond:

Hamlin on pole at Richmond:

May 2, 2008
#11-Denny Hamlin won the Coors Light Pole for the Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 126.198mph, for his 1st pole of 2008 and 6th of his career. Starting on the outside pole is #8-Mark Martin, followed by #1-Truex