Denny Hamlin suggests Brent Crews as potential future replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Denny Hamlin indicated that Brent Crews is a likely candidate to succeed him at Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 11 Toyota. After a recent victory at Michigan International Speedway, which reduced Tyler Reddick’s points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series, Hamlin discussed the future of the team. He emphasized that Crews, a promising young driver, might be ready for the Cup Series by the end of next year. While Hamlin continues to compete at a high level, Joe Gibbs expressed a desire for Hamlin to remain with the team for years to come, suggesting a long-term commitment despite Hamlin’s eventual retirement consideration.
- •Hamlin highlighted Brent Crews as a likely successor for the No. 11 Toyota.
- •Hamlin won at Michigan, cutting Reddick's points lead to 51.
- •Joe Gibbs wishes Hamlin to drive for years longer.
- •Crews is a highly regarded prospect in Toyota's development pipeline.
- •Hamlin expects to remain competitive while considering his future.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin Reveals Who He Expects to Replace Him at Joe Gibbs Racing
"Denny Hamlin says Joe Gibbs Racing may already know who will eventually replace him in the No. 11 Toyota. The veteran driver pointed to highly regarded prospect Brent Crews as the most likely successor whenever his NASCAR Cup Series career…
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