20 years! That’s how long Denny Hamlin has been racing without his elusive title. Now, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has the chance to seal his fate at Phoenix. However, ever since the veteran has been riding high on his 60th career win, he has been marred by bad luck in the last two races.

Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville victory never came, as he lost an engine and had starter issues. The 44-year-old had throttle cable issues at Talladega as well. With all the mechanical woes that have plagued the No. 11 team, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jr. sounds confused about Hamlin’s chances of winning his first title.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes that Denny Hamlin is on thin ice

Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download , the NASCAR Hall of Famer said, “I don’t know. He might have a little; he might feel like

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