NASCAR clears Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car after inspection at R&D Center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
NASCAR has cleared Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car from Joe Gibbs Racing following inspection at the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. Hamlin's vehicle underwent a thorough examination but showed no issues, which is significant as past inspections have resulted in heavy penalties. Currently, Hamlin leads the points standings ahead of the upcoming race at EchoPark Speedway, holding a 44-point advantage over Tyler Reddick. With seven races left in the regular season, he aims to maintain his momentum toward the championship.
- •Hamlin's inspection at R&D Center revealed no issues.
- •He is leading the points standings with a 44-point margin.
- •The next race is at EchoPark Speedway.
- •Seven races remain in the NASCAR regular season.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR reveals status of Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car at R&D Center
"NASCAR has revealed the status of Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing at the RD Center after Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026.
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