Denny Hamlin has been the standout performer of the 2024 season in the world of motorsports. Since the introduction of the Next-Gen era, Hamlin has emerged as the leading driver for Toyota. He has surpassed Martin Truex Jr. to become the top driver at Joe Gibbs Racing and has also gained popularity off the track as a content creator. With three victories in 11 races this year, Hamlin is currently the frontrunner for the championship title.
Hamlin recently expressed his confidence in his team, stating that he has one of the best crews in the sport. This statement holds true, as his crew chief, who joined the No.11 team in 2019, has transformed them into a formidable force. Together, they have achieved 22 wins and consistently finished in the top-5 of the championship standings.
With 54 Cup race victories under his belt, Hamlin is on track to surpass the 60-win mark. The retired driver, who achieved 60 wins in 2023, believes that Hamlin will reach this milestone in the upcoming season. He attributes their success to the strong bond between Hamlin and Gabehart, describing them as exceptional individuals who have complete faith in each other. This synergy makes them extremely difficult to defeat.
In the 2020 Cup season, Kevin Harvick had a remarkable year in the sport. Alongside his crew chief, they performed exceptionally well and secured nine race victories. However, they fell short of winning the championship. Despite this setback, Harvick anticipates that Denny Hamlin will dominate the sport in a similar fashion.
Hamlin has already expressed his belief that his team will be contenders for victory in all remaining races this year, except for the challenging Road Courses. With his unwavering confidence and the strong lineup of Toyota Camrys from JGR, Hamlin’s claims are not mere overconfidence.
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