Denny Hamlin’s ride with Joe Gibbs Racing has stretched nearly two decades, a rarity in NASCAR, where drivers often chase fresh starts. Since joining in 2006, he’s racked up 60 Cup wins, three Daytona 500s, and consistent playoff runs, all under the same team. Yet, as Hamlin eyes his first title in Phoenix, whispers of his retirement grow even louder, especially if he goes on to win that championship.

At 44, with a contract through 2027, Hamlin’s hinted that this might be his final full-time deal at JGR. “I want the ability to know I can win my last race.” But since it’s that long-awaited championship title which is the last feather in his hat, could he park his Joe Gibbs No. 11 car for good if that mission’s accomplished?

Denny Hamlin’s tribute to the team that raised him

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