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Testing For The 54th Annual Daytona 500 Wraps Up
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The three-day Preseason Thunder testing sessions in preparation for the 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Feb. 26 concluded on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. For the past three days, drivers have been turning laps on the historic 2.5-mile tri-oval as well as participating in the Fan Fest activities such as autograph sessions, fan forums and chat sessions through the Speedway’s social media channels. On track, fans witnessed drivers … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Darian Grubb confirmed as new crew chief for Denny Hamlin
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that Darian Grubb has been named crew chief for its No. 11 FedEx Toyota NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. “Darian is a great addition to our organization and person to lead our No. 11 FedEx team,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “Obviously he has proven the ability to guide a team to a championship and we are excited to have him working with Denny … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Video – Who do NASCAR drivers thing will win the Sprint Cup championship
During Friday’s media availability at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson talk about the Ford 400 and who they like in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup, video
Denny Hamlin Celebrating His Birthday in the No. 18 Dollar General Tundra
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Denny Hamlin enjoyed his time driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) at Martinsville Speedway so much, he has decided to celebrate his 31st birthday behind the wheel of the No. 18 Dollar General Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday night. Hamlin, who became the 23rd driver to register at least one win in all three of NASCAR’s national series when he picked up his first … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Denny Hamlin uses late charge to win first truck series race
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va.—Making excellent use of a fresh set of tires, Denny Hamlin drove through the field after a pit stop on Lap 134 and won Saturday’s Kroger 200 Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway in his only start this year. Ron Hornaday Jr. ran second to make a small dent in the advantage on series points leader Austin Dillon, who finished third. Johnny Sauter ran fourth, followed by … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
“It’s Denny Time” for Kyle Busch Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – This year’s Toyota Racing Sponsafy Your Ride Contest awarded one lucky fan a visit from his or her favorite Toyota NASCAR driver. The contest was promoted through a series of commercials that featured fans dreaming of how they would spend a day with their favorite driver, including one where a housewife kicks her feet back in a recliner as Denny Hamlin performs a variety of her household chores. The commercial opens with … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Denny Hamlin to Drive KBM’s No. 18 Toyota/Traxxas Tundra in the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Denny Hamlin will drive the team’s No. 18 Tundra in the Kroger 200 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway Saturday, Oct. 29. Toyota and Traxxas, the leading manufacturer of hobby-class radio-controlled (R/C) vehicles, will serve as co-primary sponsors for the 200-lap race at the .526-mile oval. “I’ve wanted to drive one of Kyle’s trucks for a long time,” said Hamlin. “He has one of the most successful … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
For Hamlin, it’s time to relax and have fun
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DOVER, Del. – For Denny Hamlin, runner-up to Jimmie Johnson in last year’s Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, disastrous results in the first two 2011 Chase races have brought a major change in approach. “We definitely are in a position to where we can kind of relax and have some fun and try to win some races from here on out,” Hamlin said Friday at Dover International Speedway. “That’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Starting at the back a familiar place for Hamlin
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Denny Hamlin will start Sunday’s Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen from a familiar place — the rear of the field. But during Saturday’s Sprint Cup qualifying session, Hamlin found a new way to get there. Determined not to give in to conservatism during time trials, Hamlin spun, slapped the guard rail with the right side of his car and failed to complete a qualifying … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
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