Quick Info
| Profession | Racing driver and team owner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/11/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Chesterfield, Virginia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Denny Hamlin
08/11/2026
Denny Hamlin finished sixth in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, which ended his title hopes. Kyle Larson clinched his third Cup Series championship during the race, and Hamlin completed a season that included four race wins.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Dennis Alan Hamlin Jr. |
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| Summary | American stock car racing driver and team owner who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. In 2026 he finished fourth in the Cup standings after a four-win season, while Kyle Larson won the championship. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
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Family
| Father | Dennis Hamlin (died in a house fire at the family home in North Carolina in December 2025) |
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| Mother | Mary Lou Hamlin (hospitalized after the house fire) |
Career
| NASCAR Debut | Made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in August 2004 at Indianapolis Raceway Park |
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| Cup Series Debut | Made his Cup Series debut in 2005 at Kansas Speedway |
| Team | Has spent his entire Cup Series career with Joe Gibbs Racing |
| Rookie Season | 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Rookie of the Year |
| Cup Series Wins | 64 (as listed on Wikipedia) |
| Major Victories |
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| Championships | Regular Season Champion in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series (as listed on Wikipedia); no Cup Series championship |
| Team Ownership | Also works as a NASCAR team owner, co-owning 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan |
| Cup Series Pole Positions | 49 (tied with Bobby Isaac for 10th all-time, as of the 2026 Martinsville pole) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the youngest driver to win the NASCAR Mini Stock track championship at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia | |
| 2. Began his racing career in Virginia go-kart divisions | |
| 3. Hosts the Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin podcast during the NASCAR season | |
| 4. Named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 | |
| 5. Holds the record for the most NASCAR Cup Series wins without a championship |
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