US Edition2026 NASCAR Preview: Denny Hamlin returns after a rollercoaster offseason
- After a bruising offseason, Denny Hamlin, driver and 23XI Racing co-owner, said he's ready to race in The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium to honor his commitments.
- 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sued NASCAR over charter renewal terms, prompting a nine-day federal antitrust trial that ended in a settlement reportedly exceeding $300 million and exposed deep animosity.
- Following the November season finale and amid his father's illness, Dennis Hamlin was killed in a late-December house fire, leaving Hamlin stunned and unable to imagine racing soon.
- NASCAR parted ways with Steve Phelps after discovery texts surfaced, prompting Steve O'Donnell's promotion to president as attention shifts to Ben Kennedy's leadership potential.
- Looking to the championship, the schedule rewards season-long consistency and concludes at the Nov. 8 finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with Hamlin aiming for a first title.
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Jackson Progress-Argus
WTVBDenny Hamlin aggravates shoulder injury in fall
Despite aggravating a shoulder injury in a fall, NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin told reporters on Wednesday that he will not have surgery and plans to compete in the 2026 NASCAR season.
NASCAR's Denny Hamlin Speaks for 1st Time Since Father's Death in House Fire
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin spoke publicly for the first time since his father, Dennis, was killed in a house fire that also badly injured his mother, Mary Lou. “She’s definitely getting better, physically and mentally,” Denny, 45, told reporters about his mom on Wednesday, February 4. “Certainly feels like she’s getting in a better place.” Mary Lou is currently visiting family members in Florida after the devastating fire at their North Carolina…
NASCAR's Denny Hamlin Reveals Major Injury Update
On Wednesday, February 4, NASCAR driver and owner Denny Hamlin revealed he re-injured his shoulder during the off season. This came to light during a during a pre-The Clash media session at Bowman Gray Stadium. He added, because it’s so close to the season starting, getting surgery to repair it is not an option.Slated for later in the day is the non-points paying 200-lap The Clash at BGS to kick of the NASCAR Cup Series season, Next week, the in…
The Billings Gazette
2026 NASCAR Preview: Denny Hamlin returns after a rollercoaster offseason
Denny Hamlin is gearing up for the upcoming NASCAR season after a tumultuous offseason.
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