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NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 10
'Sounds Like He’s Defensive' – Denny Hamlin Claps Back at Rick Hendrick Over Chevrolet Setup Disparity
Denny Hamlin isn’t backing down from his claims about Hendrick Motorsports’ advantage within Chevrolet, even after Rick Hendrick publicly challenged his remarks.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 8
'They Deserve Everything' – Denny Hamlin Sends Classy Message to Kyle Larson After Lost Crown
It has happened again. Denny Hamlin missed out on an opportunity to win the long-elusive NASCAR Cup championship. Heading into Homestead weekend, the odds were already stacked against him, and Kyle Larson didn’t have to wait long to get the confirmation that he had clinched the title at the end of Stage 1.
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Denny Hamlin News / Yardbarker / November 8
Denny Hamlin still happy with season despite coming up short of NASCAR Cup Series title again
Earlier in the weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Denny Hamlin said his 2025 loss of the NASCAR Cup Series title was more of a sudden death, while losing the championship in 2026 had been more of a slow bleed.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'Three Championships in 20 Years' – Denny Hamlin Puts Toyota’s Cup Series Lineup on Notice Over Embarrassing Title Stats
Toyota has spent 2026 putting cars in Victory Lane across a range of tracks, with different drivers delivering for its three Cup organizations. The entire season brought a Daytona 500 breakthrough, intermediate-track strength, and victories deep into the Chase.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'I Don’t Have Any Optimism' — Denny Hamlin Delivers Brutal Bleak Title Verdict Ahead of Championship Showdown
For much of 2026, Denny Hamlin looked like the driver with the clearest route to the Cup championship. Four victories and the No. 1 seed put the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran in control before the Chase began.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'We Would Need Some Help'- Denny Hamlin’s Crew Chief Left Praying for Kyle Larson Stumble Ahead of Championship Finale
Despite three wins at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Denny Hamlin has all but lost his hopes of clinching the elusive championship trophy this year. With a
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 6
JGR Secures Massive Blue-Chip Backing for Denny Hamlin’s 2027 Cup Season
The blue No. 11 Toyota has become a familiar sight in Denny Hamlin’s 2026 campaign, and it could be even more prominent next season. The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran is approaching a significant crossroads in his career, with 2027 widely expected to be his final full-time Cup Series season.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 6
NASCAR Championship Finale Fan Guide: Tailgating, Camping, Events, Cooler Policy, Parking & Track Prohibitions
Whether you’re rooting for Kyle Larson to win his third title or hoping for a blockbuster upset from Denny Hamlin to clinch his long-awaited championship, excitement is high heading into Homestead-Miami Speedway, and here’s the perfect set of dos and don’ts to help you make the most of your weekend.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / November 3
'This Is the Part of You That I Don't Like': Denny Hamlin Calls Out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Over Carson Hocevar Controversy
Denny Hamlin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. found themselves on opposite sides of the Carson Hocevar controversy following Sunday’s Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 2
3 big questions ahead of Championship Race at Homestead-Miami
The NASCAR Cup Series season reaches its conclusion with the title on the line in the sport's return to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Championship Race on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / November 2
'Those Two Guys Wouldn’t Win'- Kyle Larson Dismantles Title Contenders Amid JGR’s Fading Championship Form
Kyle Larson had two major obstacles standing between him and another Cup Series championship, and both came from Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell entered Martinsville as his closest challengers, with Larson holding a 73-point advantage over Hamlin and a 74-point cushion over Bell after his Talladega victory.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 1
'Killer' first stage keeps Denny Hamlin from gaining on Kyle Larson at Martinsville
Any chance Denny Hamlin had of taking a chunk out of Kyle Larson's NASCAR Cup Series points lead at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday went by the wayside in the first 130 laps of the Xfinity 500.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 31
Denny Hamlin claims Xfinity 500 pole at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin claimed the pole for Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway - his career-high sixth pole of the season entering the next-to-last race of this NASCAR Cup Series chase.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 31
Denny Hamlin wins pole for Xfinity 500 at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin needs a win in Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway to have a realistic chance of winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship, and he took a big step toward victory on Saturday.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27
Three big questions ahead of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville
The second-to-last race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will be held at the shortest racetrack on the schedule.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Denny Hamlin Issues Medical Update on NASCAR Driver Injured in Talladega Crash
Riley Herbst suffered a frightening crash in the closing laps of the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, October 25.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26
Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win
Barring two straight wins and a pile of misfortune from Kyle Larson over the final two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, there's little hope for Denny Hamlin to win the championship.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 25
'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders
The patented "Big One" that strikes in every NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega struck in Stage 2 of Sunday's YellaWood 500.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 22
Now is the time for Denny Hamlin to rewrite the narrative of his NASCAR career
2026 is shaping up to be arguably the best season of Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Cup Series career, yet the veteran driver is down on momentum with three races left in the year as he chases a first championship.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 18
Flat tire, speeding penalty at Phoenix leave Denny Hamlin unable to capitalize on Kyle Larson's poor day
With points leader Kyle Larson dropping out of Sunday's Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, there was a major opportunity on the table for Denny Hamlin to get within single digits of Larson in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with three races left in the season.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11
Despite fifth-place run at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt
Hamlin's effort Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway was admirable.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 5
Three big questions ahead of Bank of America 400 at Charlotte
The NASCAR Cup Series enters the second half of the 10-race Chase with a stop in its backyard for the first fall race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval since 2017 on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 4
Denny Hamlin explains Las Vegas spin, costly result as Kyle Larson pulls away
Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway couldn't have gone much worse for Hamlin.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 4
Denny Hamlin makes massive mistake, spins to end Stage 1 of South Point 400
A massive mistake from Hamlin on Lap 88 could end up being one of the biggest moments of the 2026 season.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 3
Denny Hamlin wins pole for South Point 400, seeking third straight Las Vegas win
Denny Hamlin has won the last two NASCAR Cup Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and his path to a third straight victory got easier on Saturday afternoon.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 28
Three big questions ahead of the South Point 400 at Las Vegas
Here are three big questions ahead of the South Point 400 on Oct. 4.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 27
Denny Hamlin 'still in' NASCAR championship hunt after Kansas, says he has to win
Hamlin didn't have a bad day at Kansas Speedway, but he still lost 25 points in the championship because race winner Kyle Larson had a fantastic day.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 23
Denny Hamlin has to 'get his mojo back' after losing NASCAR points lead
Denny Hamlin hasn't been bad through the first three races of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, but he certainly hasn't looked as good as he did in the regular season, either.
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