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As Chase’s top seed, Denny Hamlin is optimistic about NASCAR title bid against surging Team Penske
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points He believes that even his "bad" days, which are middling performances by his high standards, might be enough to capture his first Cup Series championship. Denny Hamlin is feeling optimistic about his NASCAR title bid.
Denny Hamlin is feeling optimistic about his NASCAR title bid. He believes that even his "bad" days, which are middling performances by his high standards, might be enough to capture his first Cup Series championship. Hamlin drives the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Hamlin's performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was a seventh place finish. This result helped him clinch the top seed in the Chase.
Further details about Hamlin's title bid and his performance in the Chase are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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