Denny Hamlin re-states retirement plan, hints at Brent Crews as possible replacement

Denny Hamlin is standing firm on stepping away from NASCAR Cup Series racing at the end of the 2027 season, he said Sunday after winning at Michigan International Speedway.But the 63-time winner also noted some of his reasoning during the post-race show on Prime Video — while signaling potential plans for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2028.MORE: Cup standings | Michigan resultsAt age 45, Hamlin has won three races in 2026, including each of the last two despite going to the rear early in both events