Denny Hamlin becomes optimistic about NASCAR championship potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Denny Hamlin expressed growing belief in his chances for a NASCAR Cup Series championship. Historically hesitant to discuss the title, he’s shifted focus towards achieving specific race victories. This follows his dominating performance in last year’s championship race, where he distinguished himself despite the uncertainties tied to the old playoff format. With the current season underway, Hamlin's results and consistency could be pivotal in confirming his championship ambitions.
- •Hamlin has historically avoided discussing the championship.
- •He is now focused on potential title ambitions this season.
- •His previous performances have showcased his racing capabilities.
- •The ongoing season will test his championship viability.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin Finally Believes a NASCAR Championship Is Within Reach
- 10:50 PMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin is starting to believe a championship is possible
"For much of this decade, Denny Hamlin hasn’t wanted to talk about that elusive NASCAR Cup Series championship, but instead reaching various goals focused on number of victories. Under the old playoff format, it would either happen or it wouldn’t, and there was extraordinarily little he could do with so much variability. For example, Hamlin dominated the championship race last year under ...Keep reading
"For years, Denny Hamlin refused to focus on winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship after repeated heartbreak under the old playoff format. Now, with NASCAR's new Chase system in place, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran says he finally believes the…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:10 AMDenny Hamlin Finally Believes a NASCAR Championship Is Within Reach
For years, Denny Hamlin refused to focus on winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship after repeated heartbreak under the old playoff format. Now, with NASCAR's new Chase system in place, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran says he finally believes the…
- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 10:50 PMDenny Hamlin is starting to believe a championship is possible
For much of this decade, Denny Hamlin hasn’t wanted to talk about that elusive NASCAR Cup Series championship, but instead reaching various goals focused on number of victories. Under the old playoff format, it would either happen or it wouldn’t, and there was extraordinarily little he could do with so much variability. For example, Hamlin dominated the championship race last year under ...Keep reading
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