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Denny Hamlin Contemplates Retirement After 2026 Championship Push

11/28/2025

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Denny Hamlin, a veteran NASCAR driver, reflects on 2025, leading with 60 wins but losing the championship to a late caution.
Hamlin hints at retirement, saying he might have quit if he won.
At 45, Hamlin signed a two-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Winning the 2026 championship could influence his retirement decision.
As the season nears, Hamlin aims to secure his legacy and become a four-time Daytona 500 winner.

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Story summary

Denny Hamlin, a veteran NASCAR driver, reflects on 2025, leading with 60 wins but losing the championship to a late caution.
Hamlin hints at retirement, saying he might have quit if he won.
At 45, Hamlin signed a two-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Winning the 2026 championship could influence his retirement decision.
As the season nears, Hamlin aims to secure his legacy and become a four-time Daytona 500 winner.