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Denny Hamlin Signs Two-Year Extension With Joe Gibbs Racing, Anticipates Final Contract

He said the two-year deal ensures he retires at peak form after securing his 58th career win.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Hamlin signed a two-year extension through the 2027 season, a deal he expects will be his final contract.
  • The team did not release financial or performance terms for the new contract, with Hamlin saying he chose two years to remain at his peak.
  • Hamlin has competed exclusively for Joe Gibbs Racing since 2005, tallying 706 Cup starts and becoming the team’s longest-tenured driver.
  • The 44-year-old leads the 2025 season with four victories and owns 58 career wins, ranking him 11th on NASCAR’s all-time wins list.
  • Alongside co-ownership of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, Hamlin continues to challenge NASCAR’s charter system in ongoing federal antitrust litigation.