Denny Hamlin Signs New Contract with Joe Gibbs Racing Amid His Career Woes

Amidst a tumultuous playoff season, Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) have inked a multiyear deal, putting to rest speculation about Hamlin's future.

Playoff Season Woes

[{ "selector": ".dielr-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Denny Hamlin's playoff season was marred by unfortunate events, including a pit stop hiccup and a collision with Kyle Busch and Todd Gilliland. Despite ruling both stages, these incidents relegated him to a P25 finish.

[{ "selector": ".kqral-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".nidpq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Contract Extension with JGR

[{ "selector": ".qojpw-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Amidst the chaos, rumors swirled about Hamlin's future with JGR. Fox Sports journalist Bob Pockrass revealed that JGR has signed a multiyear deal with Hamlin. An elated Hamlin expressed his excitement to continue his nearly 20-year relationship with JGR and focus on chasing the championship.

[{ "selector": ".wnquz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Subscribe to our 'NASCAR' NEWSLETTER now!

[{ "selector": ".bniec-a", "duration": "250ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Subscribe Here

Joe Gibbs Reflects on the Journey

[{ "selector": ".gbwdx-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Joe Gibbs reflected on their journey together, expressing amazement at the nearly 20 years since they first signed Hamlin. He looks forward to their continued partnership in the years to come. With this contract extension, Hamlin is set for another lap with Joe Gibbs Racing.

[{ "selector": ".opikr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

“You Are Sacrificial Lambs”-Kevin Harvick’s Chicago Qualifying Disaster Divides NASCAR Fandom Over Track vs Inexperience Debate

READ MORE [{ "selector": ".uubrt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".nzlsi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".pfibd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]