
Denny Hamlin
- #11
- Toyota
- Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
- BirthNovember 18, 1980 in Tampa, FL
- Ht./Wt.6-0
- SponsorFedEx
- Crew ChiefDave Rogers
- Engine/ChassisToyota/Toyota
2026 Cup Standings
| RANK | POINTS | BEHIND |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 685 | 19 |
2026 Cup Stats | STARTS | WINS | POLES |
| 17 | 4 | 3 |
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STATS
| SERIES | RANK | STARTS | WINS | POLES | TOP 5 | TOP 10 | LAPS LED | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup | 2nd | 17 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 824 | 685 |
2026 CUP RACE RESULTS
| DATE | RACE | PLACE | START | LEAD | COMP | PTS | BONUS | PEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono | 1 | 1 | 28 | 160 | 67 | 12 | 0 |
| 6/7 | NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan | 1 | 1 | 40 | 200 | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| 5/31 | NASCAR Cup Series at Nashville | 1 | 1 | 57 | 300 | 62 | 7 | 0 |
| 5/24 | NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte | 3 | 11 | 75 | 373 | 60 | 26 | 0 |
| 5/17 | NASCAR Cup Series All Star Race | 1 | 1 | 103 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Hamlin wins again, but '27 retirement plan looms
Denny Hamlin's recent success raises questions about his future. His legacy is secure and he seems content to make 2027 his final season when his contract with Joe Gibbs racing expires. Perhaps a championship would change his mind.
about 1 day ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin wins again, passes Busch on all-time list
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his third consecutive victory and passed the late Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list.
about 1 day ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin to start three-peat bid from pole at Pocono
Denny Hamlin will start his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole after qualifying in the top spot at Pocono Raceway.
about 2 days ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin claims Michigan pole; car suffers damage
Denny Hamlin, rebounding from a flat tire in practice, roared to his 50th career pole position at Michigan International Speedway.
about 9 days ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin wins at Nashville after pole-start penalty
Denny Hamlin outraced Christopher Bell over the final four laps after a final restart Sunday night to win the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.
about 13 days ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin on Nashville pole; rain cancels qualifying
Denny Hamlin will start on the pole Sunday night at the Cracker Barrel 400 after spotty showers canceled qualifying Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway.
about 16 days ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin outlasts crashes, Briscoe in All-Star Race
Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday to win NASCAR's All-Star Race, which saw several crashes during the first two segments collect more than half the 36-car field.
about 29 days ago | Associated Press -
Hamlin rebounds to win NASCAR All-Star pole
Denny Hamlin overcame a spin on his warmup lap to win the pole position for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.
about 30 days ago | Associated Press -
Reddick tops Kansas qualifying for 4th Cup pole
Tyler Reddick will start from a NASCAR Cup Series pole on Sunday for the fourth time this season after he turned the fastest qualifying lap at Kansas Speedway.
about 58 days ago | Associated Press -
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QUICK FACTS
- Cup #11
- Manufacturer: Toyota
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Sponsor: FedEx
Crew Chief: Dave Rogers
Engine: Toyota
Chassis: Toyota