Denny Hamlin Current Car and Team
Denny Hamlin currently drives the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. He races full-time for Joe Gibbs Racing, which operates multiple Toyota entries and is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina. The team fields the No. 11 car as a full-time Cup Series entry, with Hamlin as the primary driver. The car uses a Toyota Racing Development-built engine and Toyota chassis components supplied through the manufacturer's NASCAR program. For technical details on Toyota's current NASCAR platform, see the official Toyota page Toyota Official Site.
The No. 11 car carries primary sponsorship from FedEx on the hood and partial door branding, with secondary partners appearing on the splitter, quarter panels, and rear spoiler. Joe Gibbs Racing fields the No. 11 alongside the No. 19, No. 20, and No. 54 entries, each with different drivers and sponsor combinations. Hamlin's car number, 11, has been associated with Joe Gibbs Racing since he joined the team in 2006. The organization operates multiple shop locations and employs hundreds of crew members across its racing operations.
Car Specifications and Performance
Hamlin's car uses a Next Gen Toyota Camry body style, which NASCAR introduced as the current Cup Series chassis for the 2022 season and beyond. The Next Gen car features a unified chassis design shared across manufacturers, with Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford teams using the same base platform and differing mainly in body panels and engine components. The Toyota Camry body is supplied by Toyota Racing Development and features manufacturer-specific aerodynamic elements approved by NASCAR. Engine specifications include a 358 cubic inch V8 built by Toyota Racing Development, with teams using approved intake manifolds, camshafts, and other sealed components. For broader context on NASCAR's current car regulations and manufacturer involvement, see the official NASCAR page NASCAR Official Site.
In the 2024 Cup Series season, Hamlin finished third in the final standings and recorded multiple wins and playoff appearances. He has won the NASCAR Cup Series championship once, in 2016, and has finished as championship runner-up multiple times. The No. 11 car has recorded over 30 Cup Series wins across Hamlin's tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing. Hamlin has also won the NASCAR All-Star Race and contributed to Joe Gibbs Racing's strong track record at superspeedways and short tracks. For financial and business details on Joe Gibbs Racing operations, see the Forbes profile Forbes.
Recent Results and Career Context
Hamlin remains one of the most consistent drivers in the Cup Series, with a career win total that places him among the top active competitors. He has led the most laps in multiple races and has been a regular contender for the Championship 4 in the playoff format introduced in 2014. The No. 11 team continues to run with FedEx as the primary sponsor, with additional partners rotating for specific events and paint schemes. Hamlin has also been involved in other racing disciplines, including sports car events, while maintaining his full-time Cup Series commitment. For official NASCAR standings and race results, see the NASCAR results page NASCAR Results.
Joe Gibbs Racing operates under the umbrella of its parent organization and maintains a strong technical alliance with Toyota, which supports engine, chassis, and development programs. The team's shop in Huntersville, North Carolina, houses engineering, fabrication, and assembly operations for multiple Cup and Xfinity Series entries. Hamlin's role