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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
2025 #11 Denny Hamlin NASCAR Cup Series paint scheme

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
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kyle Larson speaks to the media during NASCAR Champions week at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on November 04, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Awards in Phoenix Notebook

NASCAR Awards in Phoenix Notebook

November 4, 2025
Kyle Larson still trying to comprehend “weird” NASCAR Cup championship
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, walks onstage during driver intros prior to 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 intends on returning to racing in 2026

Denny Hamlin intends on returning to racing in 2026

November 4, 2025
Denny Hamlin said Tuesday that he planned to return to the NASCAR Cup Series next season, but that he needed time to process
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

Dominant Phoenix performance ends in heartbreak for Denny Hamlin

Dominant Phoenix performance ends in heartbreak for Denny Hamlin

November 3, 2025
By Dustin Albino
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, drives during 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 Phoenix post-race press conference

Denny Hamlin Phoenix post-race press conference

November 2, 2025
THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by Denny Hamlin. If you have a question for Denny
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and William Byron attend a fan event during NASCAR Championship Media Day at Phoenix Raceway on October 30, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

How the Championship 4 drivers are feeling entering the finale

How the Championship 4 drivers are feeling entering the finale

November 1, 2025
NASCAR Media Conference
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Championship 4 shine in Phoenix Cup qualifying as Denny Hamlin leads the way

Championship 4 shine in Phoenix Cup qualifying as Denny Hamlin leads the way

November 1, 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin issued a strong statement for his 2025 championship intentions Saturday afternoon
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 driver, Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during NASCAR Championship Media Day at Phoenix Raceway on October 30, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin comments on his father’s health

Denny Hamlin comments on his father’s health

October 31, 2025
Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages on his Virginia home, maxed out every credit card and nearly went broke trying
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey (C) poses with 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers (L-R) Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and William Byron attend a fan event during NASCAR Championship Media Day at Phoenix Raceway on October 30, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Championship 4 Media Day Notebook

NASCAR Championship 4 Media Day Notebook

October 31, 2025
Kyle Larson sees parity among NASCAR Cup Championship 4 contenders