This is ‘probably, most likely, yeah,’ the last contract that Denny Hamlin will sign. That was his analysis after inking a two-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing that runs through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season on Friday. “Who knows, but most likely,” Hamlin added during a Friday announcement at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Denny Hamlin has stood his ground that wins — enough of them to soon earn his place inside NASCAR’s career top-10 list — matter more to