Denny Hamlin Says Toyota Needs a ‘Deep Dive’ Into Drought as Kyle Larson Eyes Another NASCAR Title
Hamlin says Toyota should study why 18 victories produced no driver title as Larson needs just nine points to clinch his third championship.
- On Sunday, Kyle Larson enters the Homestead-Miami Speedway finale with a 67-point lead over Christopher Bell, needing only nine points to secure his third championship.
- Toyota Racing achieved a series-leading 18 victories through 35 races during 2026 but failed to secure the Bill France Cup despite being a heavy favorite when the Chase began in September.
- Denny Hamlin, a 45-year-old driver with 64 Cup Series wins, has yet to win a championship after 21 seasons, prompting him to call for internal reviews at Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota.
- Frustrated by this year's playoff performance, Hamlin described the experience as a 'slow bleed' and has shifted his focus toward 2027, seeking to improve his win-to-championship ratio.
- The NASCAR finale returned to Homestead this season after six years in Phoenix, with officials deciding not to require Bell or Hamlin to attend championship media day Thursday, reflecting diminished competitive drama.
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Denny Hamlin says Toyota needs a 'deep dive' into drought as Kyle Larson eyes another NASCAR title
Denny Hamlin says Toyota needs a ‘deep dive’ into drought as Kyle Larson eyes another NASCAR title – WTOP News
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin believes his chances of celebrating an elusive Cup Series championship Sunday are akin to winning the lottery. “Can you real
The Toronto Star
Denny Hamlin says Toyota needs a ‘deep dive’ into drought as Kyle Larson eyes another NASCAR title
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin believes his chances of celebrating an elusive Cup Series championship Sunday are akin to winning the lottery.
Denny Hamlin calls for changes at Toyota ahead of NASCAR finale
“The cars are too fast for there to be three championships in 20 years.” Toyota Racing made their NASCAR Cup Series debut in the 2007 season. 20 years later, they have won just three drivers’ championships. The manufacturer has won 221 NASCAR Cup Series and they have won the manufacturers title four times. That includes ...
"We Would Need Some Help"- Denny Hamlin's Crew Chief Left Praying for Kyle Larson Stumble Ahead of Championship Finale
Despite three wins at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Denny Hamlin has all but lost his hopes of clinching the elusive championship trophy this year. With a 70-point deficit to Kyle Larson, Hamlin’s crew chief, Chris Gayle, hopes for a perfect weekend and a stroke of fortune to even allow his driver to win the finale in Miami, […]
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