Denny Hamlin gets a new crew chief: Chris Gayle to lead No. 11 team for 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season
The highly successful driver-crew chief tandem of Denny Hamlin and Chris Gabehart is no more, with Joe Gibbs Racing announcing their split Friday morning and naming Chris Gayle to lead Hamlin’s No. 11 team for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Why Denny Hamlin's Shock Toward Crew Chief Move Isn't Shocking
With those struggles as the backdrop, JGR officials recognize Gabehart is undoubtedly one of the best crew chiefs in the Cup garage and believe his insight and expertise could better serve the company in a larger role as competition director, similar to the transition Chad Knaus made with Hendrick Motorsports in 2020.
Under Gabehart’s guidance, Hamlin consistently delivered, never dipping below P8 place in the driver standings, having ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Denny Hamlin said he was “shocked” to learn he will have a new crew chief in 2025. Joe Gibbs Racing announced Chris Gayle will serve as the crew chief for Hamlin’s No. 11 ...
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