Biography:

Denny Hamlin drives the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing and co-owns 23XI Racing with NBA legend Michael Jordan in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has amassed 57 wins, including triumphs in the Coca-Cola 600 (2022), Daytona 500 (2016, 2019, 2020) and Southern 500 (2010, 2017, 2021). Most recently, Hamlin won at Michigan International Speedway in June 2025. He became the 10th driver to win a Cup race after his 700th start. His best career season so far stands as runner-up to Jimmie Johnson in the 2010 championship standings. Hamlin has 18 career NASCAR Xfinity Series wins and two career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victories.