Denny stumbled at Darlington -- but don't write him off yet

Everything was set up for Denny Hamlin to succeed going into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1 ... until The Chase actually started, that is. Two-thirds of the way through Sunday‘s Chase opener at Darlington Raceway,

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Can Anyone Challenge Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell?

Denny Hamlin salvaged what was almost a disastrous day at Darlington. Was he able to maintain his No. 1 spot in the contender rankings?

Denny Hamlin drops hint on retirement plans if he wins the elusive championship

Denny Hamlin is entering the 10-race Chase Format as the number one seed. He is one of the contenders to win the championship this season, just like he was last season.

Denny Hamlin backslides in Southern 500 after wall contact in final stage

No. 1 Chase seed Denny Hamlin hit the wall hard to begin the final stage of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, hurting his winning odds.

NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Says One Thing Matters More Than Chase Experience

Denny Hamlin downplays his Chase experience, revealing why thousands of laps at NASCAR playoff tracks could matter more in 2026.

Denny Hamlin quips 'Is that a real question?' when asked about dreadful Darlington race

Denny Hamlin endured a disastrous start to the NASCAR Chase after placing 18th at Darlington on Sunday, and was in no mood for one reporters' question.

NASCAR Chase picks, surprises: Will Denny Hamlin finally win the Cup Series title?

Our experts are split across the board on who will win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship heading into the Chase.

Denny Hamlin Is the Championship Favorite. Team Penske Might Be His Biggest Problem.

Denny Hamlin entered NASCAR’s Chase as the championship favorite, and one race hasn’t changed that. But Ryan Blaney and Team Penske are making a strong case to be his biggest threat. Blaney left Darlington third in the standings,