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Denny Hamlin Taps Chris Gayle as New Crew Chief

10/21/2025

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Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing will have Chris Gayle replace Chris Gabehart as crew chief for 2025 Cup Series.
Hamlin has 60 career Cup Series wins, including six this year, and is pursuing his first Cup Series championship.
Chase Briscoe (JGR) moved from Stewart-Haas Racing, initially questioned his role, and currently holds a multi-year contract with JGR.
The next race is the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26.

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Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing will have Chris Gayle replace Chris Gabehart as crew chief for 2025 Cup Series.
Hamlin has 60 career Cup Series wins, including six this year, and is pursuing his first Cup Series championship.
Chase Briscoe (JGR) moved from Stewart-Haas Racing, initially questioned his role, and currently holds a multi-year contract with JGR.
The next race is the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 26.