Denny Hamlin has struggled with his pit crew in the past, hindering his performance. However, this season has been a different story for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver. He has been the most successful driver, alongside HMS, securing three wins so far. One of the main reasons for his success has been the improved performance of his No:11 crew.
Two of Hamlin’s wins this season were a result of quick and efficient pit stops. At Richmond and Dover, his crew helped him gain an advantage on restarts, ultimately leading to his victories. Hamlin attributes his success to having the best crew and engineers in the Cup garage.
During a podcast interview, Hamlin expressed his confidence in his team going into Dover. He believed that his crew, consisting of talented and young individuals, would lead him to victory. It is worth noting that this is a significant improvement for Hamlin, as pit-stop mishaps have been a weakness for him in the past.
In addition to his racing career, Hamlin is also facing challenges as the co-owner of 23XI Racing. He recently discussed the charter agreement issue on the Dale Jr. Download podcast. Hamlin expressed his disappointment with the lack of transparency from NASCAR regarding this matter. Resolving the charter agreement dispute earlier could potentially benefit Hamlin’s team and allow him to focus more on his on-track performance.