Denny Hamlin

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2013 Charlotte NASCAR: Saturday practice times

25 May 2013 All the news and times from the two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Saturday practice sessions at Charlotte Motor Speedway ahead of Sunday's Coke-Cola 600 race. After a day off yesterday following initial practice and Sprint Cup qualifying for Sunda

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, and his team pose for photos in Victory Lane after qualifying on the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, climbs out of his car after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Denny Hamlin drives the #11 FedEx Office Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, talks to his crew chief Darian Grubb in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 SportClips Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 SportClips Toyota, looks over his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, stands in his pit box after he was replaced in his car by Brian Vickers during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Brian Vickers, driver of the #11 FedEx Delivery Manager Toyota, and injured driver Denny Hamlin during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Injured driver Denny Hamlin (R) chats with car owner Joe Gibbs (L) in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Jeff Gordon (L), driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, talks with injured driver Denny Hamlin (R) in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin joins FedEx and the American Red Cross to promote small business disaster preparedness, on April 24, 2013 in Washington, DC. Hamlin visited a small business in Washington, D.C. to help the owner take the right steps to be prepared for a disaster. Earlier in the day, Hamlin visited the Red Cross Disaster Operations Center and was taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility that operates as the primary contact for all disaster services.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin joins FedEx and the American Red Cross to promote small business disaster preparedness, on April 24, 2013 in Washington, DC. Hamlin visited the Red Cross Disaster Operations Center and was taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility that operates as the primary contact for all disaster services.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Brian Vickers, driver of the #11 FedEx Office/March of Dimes Toyota, talks with injured driver Denny Hamlin during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Injured driver Denny Hamlin stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Fans hold up a sign in support of driver Denny Hamlin and against Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Driver Denny Hamlin looks on from his pit box as Mark Martin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, drives his car during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: A decal reading 'Get Well Soon Denny!' in reference to injured driver Denny Hamlin, is displayed on the car of Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: Mark Martin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, talks to crew chief Darian Grubb inthe garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia. Martin is driving in place of Denny Hamlin, who is injured.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Driver Denny Hamlin looks on with crew members for Mark Martin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia. Martin is driving in Hamlin's place after Hamlin suffered a fractured vertebra from an incident during last week's race.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Driver Denny Hamlin stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Driver Denny Hamlin talks to Mark Martin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, and Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 Jet Edge Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, lead Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, and Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #51 Phoenix Construction Chevrolet, races Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 WIX Filters Chevrolet, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet, Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Ford, Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Farmland Ford, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/McDonald's Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, races Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, is air-lifted out by medical staff after an incident on track with Joey Logano (not pictured), driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, walks back to his hauler in the garage area after an incident with Denny Hamlin (not pictured), driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, in the last lap of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota,comes to rest on pit road after a collision with Joey Logano (not pictured), driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, during the final lap of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Safety workers attend to Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, after an incident with Joey Logano (not pictured), driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, on the final lap during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, lead the field to start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, leads Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2013 in Fontana, California.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 23: Denny Hamlin (L), driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, talks with Kasey Kahne (R), driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 23, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: David Stremme, driver of the #30 Swan Energy Inception, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, and a group of cars into turn one during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Crew members fight after Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, had an altercation with Denny Hamlin (not pictured), driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, races Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, holds his Daughter Taylor on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 RK Motors Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Denny Hamlin (L), driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, and Crew chief Darian Grubb (R) watch practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota(L), talks with Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, qualifies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 14: Sam Hunt, driver of the #18 Denny Hamlin Showdown Toyota, climbs into his car during qualifying for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 14, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 14: Sam Hunt, driver of the #18 Denny Hamlin Foundation Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR K&N Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 14, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: David Stremme, driver of the #30 Swan Racing/Lean1 Toyota, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, celebrates with teammate Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 07: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, drives during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, drives ahead of Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Bobby Labonte, driver of the #47 Glad Toyota, Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Beautyrest Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, looks on from in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, walks down the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil/AAA Ford, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, compete during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, drives down the aprin after an incident in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, races side by side during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Regan Smith, driver of the #51 Guy Roofing Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, spin out after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Kasey Kahne (L), driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, talks with Denny Hamlin (R), driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: The #11 FedEx Express Toyota, driven by Denny Hamlin, is towed following an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Yellow Chevrolet, are involved in an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, looks over his car with crew members before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 24: Denny Hamlin, driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, speaks to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 24, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 24: (L-R) Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin listen as team owner Joe Gibbs speaks to the media during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour on January 24, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 18: The car of Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, sits in the garage during NASCAR Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 10: Denny Hamlin drives the #11 Toyota followed by teammate Matt Kenseth in the #20 Toyota at Daytona International Speedway on January 10, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 12: Denny Hamlin drives the #11 FedEx Toyota after an incident during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 12, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - DECEMBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, stands in the garage area during testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on December 11, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30: Sixth Place Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, speaks during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Awards Ceremony at the Wynn Las Vegas on November 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Jordon Fish arrive on the red carpet for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Awards at the Wynn Las Vegas on November 30, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, speaks after winning the Mobil 1 Driver of the Year Award during the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Encore Las Vegas on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, smiles during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick sit on stage during NASCAR After The Lap at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Driver Denny Hamlin speaks to the media after the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Encore Las Vegas on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, does a burnout during the NASCAR Victory Lap on the Las Vegas Strip at Wynn Las Vegas on November 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, talk in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HILLSIDE, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin and #11 FedEx crew members join NJ-based FedEx volunteers to deliver donated meals at The Community FoodBank of New Jersey on November 14, 2012 in Hillside, New Jersey.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, talks with Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Crew members push the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, driven by Denny Hamlin, through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, leads Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Farmland Ford, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, lead the field to a restart during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 Sega Sonic the Hedgehog/GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Denny Hamlin climbs out of the #18 Z-Line Designs Toyota after qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin drives the #11 FedEx Office Toyota in the garage during practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 MyClassicGarage.com Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, lead a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: The #11 FedEx Express Toyota of Denny Hamlin is pushed off of the track after an electrical problem during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Crew chief Darian Grubb for Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, looks on as crew members work on his car in the garage area after an electrical problem during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 28: Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 MyClassicGarage.com Toyota, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Pepsi Max Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, races past the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, celebrate sin Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, Ron Hornaday, driver of the #9 AM-FM Energy.com/Armour/AKL Insurance Chevrolet, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Bell Helmets Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

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Denny Hamlin swaps with Brian Vickers - Aarons 499 - Talladega 2013

Denny Hamlin swaps with Brian Vickers - Aarons 499 - Talladega 2013 Watch as Denny Hamlin leaves through the roof of the #11 FedEx Toyota so Brian Vickers can take over behind the wheel in Talladega at the Aarons 499. Hamlin ... From: FoxSports Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:03 More in Sports

Denny Hamlin's 'Dega escape hatch

Denny Hamlin's 'Dega escape hatch Jeff Hammond shows how Denny Hamlin plans to get out of his car and get Brian Vickers in during the race in Talladaega. From: FoxSports Views: 4 1 ratings Time: 01:40 More in Sports

Denny Hamlin's rooftop escape hatch for Talladega race - 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup

Denny Hamlin's rooftop escape hatch for Talladega race - 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup NASCAR: Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers practice a driver swap using a roof hatch to avoid additional stress on Hamlin's back. From: FoxSports Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 01:14 More in Sports

Denny Hamlin back on track!

Denny Hamlin back on track! Denny Hamlin speaks to the media about his first practice back. For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com. From: NASCAR Views: 222 8 ratings Time: 02:15 More in Sports

McReynolds: Hamlin/Vickers dynamic

McReynolds: Hamlin/Vickers dynamic Larry McReynolds discusses the possibility of Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers switching mid-race at Talladega. From: FoxSports Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:29 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin eyes Talladega return

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin eyes Talladega return Denny Hamlin on his recovery and possibly returning for Talladega. From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:29 More in Sports

Denny Hamlin plays bouncer

Denny Hamlin plays bouncer Denny Hamlin takes his job as parking lot bouncer seriously. Watch the video from NASCAR on FOX. From: FoxSports Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 00:49 More in Sports

McReynolds: Brian Vickers is the right man to fill in for Denny Hamlin

McReynolds: Brian Vickers is the right man to fill in for Denny Hamlin From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:28 More in Sports

Mark Martin loses a tire and track postition

Mark Martin loses a tire and track postition Denny Hamlin watches as a miscommunication during a pit stop costs Mark Martin and the No.11 team valubale track position. From: NASCAR Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:30 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Logano's Side of the Story

NASCAR on FOX: Logano's Side of the Story Hear Joey Logano's side of the feud with Denny Hamlin. From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:57 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin dishes on feud, injury, comeback

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin dishes on feud, injury, comeback Denny Hamlin dishes on Joey Logano, his injury and how he will not give up on this season. From: FoxSports Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 03:27 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin bonus

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin bonus Denny Hamlin talks about his crash with Joey Lagano at Fontana and track safety. From: FoxSports Views: 1 1 ratings Time: 03:44 More in Sports

Hamlin: Logano wasn't going to let me win

Hamlin: Logano wasn't going to let me win Denny Hamlin talks to Lee Spencer and Jeff Gluck the day after a violent crash at the Auto Club 400 sent him to the hospital. From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 06:37 More in Sports

Hamlin last lap Auto Club 400 crash

Hamlin last lap Auto Club 400 crash Denny Hamlin hits the wall after making contact with Joey Logano on the final lap of the Auto Club 400. From: NASCAR Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:55 More in Sports

Last lap wreck between Logano and Hamlin at Auto Club 400

Last lap wreck between Logano and Hamlin at Auto Club 400 NASCAR: Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano wreck racing for the lead giving Kyle Busch the victory. From: FoxSports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:31 More in Sports

Hamlin: 'I didn't start it'

Hamlin: 'I didn't start it' Denny Hamlin discusses his feud with Joey Logano. From: FoxSports Views: 16 0 ratings Time: 01:08 More in Sports

Denny Hamlin discusses March Madness bracket

Denny Hamlin discusses March Madness bracket From: NASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:09 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Teammates no more

NASCAR on FOX: Teammates no more NASCAR on FOX talks to Joey Lagano and Denny Hamlin after their heated exchange in the pits after the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. From: FoxSports Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 02:25 More in Sports

Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin fight at Bristol!!!

Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin fight at Bristol!!! Denny Hamlin bumps Joey Logano ending good run for the #22. Denny Hamlin didn't mince words with the former teammate sending a clear cut message as he nudged... From: NASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:09 More in Sports

Classic Game Room - NASCAR UNLEASHED Review

Nascar Unleashed review. Classic Game Room reviews NASCAR UNLEASHED for Xbox 360 from Firebrand Games and Activision. This NASCAR meets Wipeout HD racing game has players driving through fictional courses based on real world NASCAR tracks and smashing other cars for points, jumping and destroying obstacles. CGR Nascar Unleashed video review gameplay shows Nascar action game racing game play with famous NASCAR drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin (FED EX #11!, just like my PlaySeat!)

Carl Edwards Phoenix win POV

Carl Edwards Phoenix win POV A green-white-checker thriller in Phoenix didn't stop Carl Edwards from getting back to Victory Lane. This in car perspective puts you in the racing action. Watch Denny Hamlin dive on the apron to pass Brad Keselowski and Jimmie Johnson through turn 3! For more NASCAR news, check out: www.NASCAR.com From: NASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:19 More in Sports

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin takes 3rd

NASCAR on FOX: Hamlin takes 3rd Hear from Denny Hamlin after his 3rd place finish at the Subway Fresh Fit 500. From: FoxSports Views: 7 1 ratings Time: 01:01 More in Sports

2013 Budweiser Duels Up to Speed: Harvick and Kyle Busch come out on top

2013 Budweiser Duels Up to Speed: Harvick and Kyle Busch come out on top Another good showing for the Gen 6 car and a familiar face in victory lane. Kevin Harvick was virtually uncontested in Duel 1 win as Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin wrecked behind him. Greg Biffle and JPM also had a strong showing. In Duel 2, Kyle Busch took a fuel only stop en route to victory. For more NASCAR racing, check out www.nascar.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 4 0 ratings Time: 01:49 More in Sports

Hard crash for Carl Edwards at the 2013 Budweiser Duel 1

Hard crash for Carl Edwards at the 2013 Budweiser Duel 1 Denny Hamlin gets loose, spinning into Carl Edwards who slams into wall. Regan Smith and Trevor Bayne get collected in the mayhem. For more racing action, check out www.nascar.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 53 0 ratings Time: 02:20 More in Sports

Daytona drivers talk strategy

Daytona drivers talk strategy Following Wednesday's practice session, the pit lanes were buzzing with strategy and preparation for the Budweiser Duels. Get some insight from Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth on how they are approaching Thursday's race. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:56 More in Sports

McReynolds: Denny due for big season

McReynolds: Denny due for big season Larry McReynolds on the maturation of Denny Hamlin. From: FoxSports Views: 3 1 ratings Time: 01:54 More in Sports

Denny Hamlin's a dad; Pastrana new paint scheme

Denny Hamlin's a dad; Pastrana new paint scheme The three major headlines from the final day of the Sprint Cup Media Tour: Denny Hamlin welcomes newborn Taylor James to the family. Kyle Busch signs a multi-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing. Travis Pastrana turns heads with his 80's themed paint scheme. For more coverage from the Sprint Cup Media tour, be sure to check out: www.NASCAR.com From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 02:19 More in Sports

Season in Review: Denny Hamlin

Season in Review: Denny Hamlin Denny Hamlin talks about a lack of execution during the Chase and contends Darian Grubb helped spark the team to a five-win 2012 campaign. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 16 2 ratings Time: 01:53 More in Sports

CUP: The Big One - Daytona 2012

CUP: Denny Hamlin starts a wreck at the front of the pack that collects 14 cars.

Trackside: Hamlin Mini-Golf - Dover

Trackside: The Trackside crew challenge Denny Hamlin to a game of mini-golf.

Trackside: Denny Hamlin - Dover

Trackside: Denny Hamlin stops by the Trackside set to talk about his work with Autism Speaks for the race at Dover.

CUP: Sprint Pit Crew Challenge - 2012

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Pit crew wins the Pit Crew Challenge for the first time beating out Denny Hamlin's team by a very close margin.

NNS: Darlington - 2012

NASCAR Nationwide: Joey Logano holds off a dominant Denny Hamlin on a G-W-C finish for the win.

NNS: Richmond - 2012

NASCAR Nationwide: Kurt Busch and Denny Hamlin slide door-to-door across the finish line, with Busch giving little brother's KBM Motorsports their first Nationwide victory.

NASCAR Victory Lane: Denny Hamlin - Kansas

NASCAR: John Roberts, Kenny Wallace and Kyle Petty interview Denny Hamlin, coming off his 2nd win of the year.

NASCAR Victory Lane: Darian Grubb - Kansas

NASCAR: John Roberts, Kenny Wallace and Kyle Petty interview Darian Grubb about putting Denny Hamlin in a position to win at Kansas.

CUP: Kansas - 2012

CUP: Denny Hamlin passes Martin Truex Jr. late, denying the dominant MWR driver his first win in nearly 5 years.

NNS: Texas - 2012

NASCAR Nationwide: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drives away from Denny Hamlin and Paul Menard on the final restart to take his 2nd win of the year.

CUP: Fontana Qualifying - 2012

CUP: Denny Hamlin will lead a JGR front row to the green on Sunday, cruising to the pole at Auto Club Speedway.

CUP: Phoenix - 2012

CUP: Denny Hamlin gets his 18th career win and some redemption for his heartbreak at Phoenix in 2010.

NASCAR Victory Lane: Denny Hamlin - Phoenix

NASCAR: John Roberts, Kenny Wallace and Kyle Petty interview Denny Hamlin, coming off a big win after a battle with Kevin Harvick over the final laps.

NASCAR Race Hub: Darian Grubb

Race Hub: Darian Grubb talks about winning the Cup and working with Denny Hamlin in 2012.

CUP: Denny Hamlin Awards Speech - 2011

NASCAR: 9th place Denny Hamlin gives his speech at the 2011 NASCAR Awards Banquet.

TRUCKS: Homestead-Miami - 2011

TRUCKS: Austin Dillon wins the 2011 Camping World Truck Series Championship by 6 points over Johnny Sauter, who holds off Denny Hamlin late for the win.

TRUCKS: Martinsville - 2011

TRUCKS: Denny Hamlin, driving a KBM truck, wins at Martinsville, giving him a victory in NASCAR's top 3 series at the track.

NASCAR Victory Lane: Michigan

NASCAR: John Roberts, Kenny Wallace and Jeff Hammond interview Denny Hamlin, who gets the monkey off his back with his first win of 2011.

CUP: Michigan - 2011

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin works his way to the front for the last restart and gets his first win of 2011.

NASCAR RaceDay: Pocono

NASCAR RaceDay: Denny Hamlin averages an 8th place finish at Pocono; Hermie Sadler finds out if he's ready to bring home a 5th victory at the Tricky Triangle.

CUP: Pocono Practice - 2011

NASCAR: Even with struggling in 2011, Denny Hamlin is still strong at Pocono, leading practice from the Tricky Triangle.

Recent Quotes

05/25/2013

Let me tell you, I can't tell you how many drivers came up to me after the Denny Hamlin comment and said, 'You've got to do that or we won't be able to help ourselves from time to time. I'm glad you did that,'

Denny Hamlin at the The News & Observer

05/24/2013

It's definitely an option we're having to look at now, the same thing Denny Hamlin [broken back] is looking at ... We're going to need some help to get in the Chase. Some guys in front of us are going to have to have some bad luck. If I felt our cars were really good but that we'd had back luck, I'd feel a lot more confident right now. But we're struggling to find what these cars want. We've got a lot of work ahead of us.

Denny Hamlin at the Auto Week

05/24/2013

He made a mistake and I capitalized on it

Denny Hamlin at the China Post