Denny Hamlin
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Ryan Newman glad to be back in Chase but disappointed with struggles
Scene Daily &bull Dec 14, 2011News Article: AVONDALE, Ariz. - Stewart-Haas Racing officials announced that Outback Steakhouse will serve as a two-race primary sponsor for driver Ryan Newman next season, and will serve in an associate role for the remainder of 2012. The organization, which fields Cup entries for Newman as well as co-owner/driver Tony Stewart, recently announced the addition of Quicken Loans for the… Full Story »
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Curse Of The NASCAR Chase Runner-Up: Is It Real Or Just A Myth?
Google News &bull Dec 13, 2011Dec 13, 2011 - In NASCAR, second place is the first loser. But just how big of a loser do drivers become the season after finishing second in the Sprint Cup Series point standings? Second-place drivers have averaged six wins… Full Story »
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Nascar Letters To Santa
All Left Turns &bull Dec 13, 2011
Christmas is a different sort of deal for a NASCAR drivers. Most of their wishes don't come true until well after the holidays, and some even come a little early. Thanks for the early presents. The five Chase wins were sweet, and I really love my new trophy. I'm just hoping I don't get any coal in my… Full Story »
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Lowe's pulls advertising from TLC TV Series and ATT/T-Mobile merger: My Take on Trending Stories.
Race Driven &bull Dec 12, 2011
Welcome readers to today's edition of "My Take on Trending Stories" that features three hot topics that have me in some cases scratching my head from the Lowe's/TLC controversy and AT/T-Mobile merger to yet another off season crew chief move in NASCAR. 1. Lowe's pulls advertising dollars from TLC's "All-American Muslim" after a conservative group known as the Florida Family Association complained (Read full article from the Associated Press) My… Full Story »
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Why I Love NASCAR: Breaking News
Skirts and Scuffs &bull Dec 12, 2011
We apologize for the inconvenience over the past week. We are now back up and running. You may see brief down time over the next several days as we update a few things. Thanks for your understanding and patience! Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCARThere has been much written about the… Full Story »
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NASCAR growth helped keep Sprint sponsorship while company faces challenges of telecom market
Scene Daily &bull Dec 11, 2011Sprint's involvement as series sponsor for NASCAR's Cup series has helped increase its customer base. The telecommunications company recently announced a three-year extension to its existing contract with the sanctioning body. News Article: Darian Grubb will take his 2011 championship-winning crew chief trophy with him from Stewart-Haas Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing when he starts work Monday as Denny Hamlin's crew chief. He will try to leave two things behind from his experiences with Tony Stewart: any ill feelings about being fired despite winning a championship and anything he learned from his experiences of being crew chief for a driver… Full Story »
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Aim of winning another title drove Grubb to JGR
Sprint Cup News on Official Nascar Site &bull Dec 10, 2011
A Virginia-born driver with a need to prove himself after losing the championship on NASCAR's premier division two seasons ago. A Virginia-born crew chief with a need to prove himself after getting fired despite winning the title this past year. In some ways, Denny Hamlin and Darian Grubb seemed made for one another. That partnership was formalized Friday, when Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Grubb would lead Hamlin's No. 11 team beginning next season. Grubb replaces Mike Ford, who won 16 races and made the Chase six times in as many years with Hamlin, but never seemed to recover after… Full Story »
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JGR tabs crew chief Darian Grubb for Denny Hamlin
Google News &bull Dec 9, 2011CHARLOTTE, N.C. Joe Gibbs Racing grabbed championship-winning crew chief Darian Grubb and paired him with Denny Hamlin in hopes of pushing the driver the final step toward the Sprint Cup title. Grubb was introduced Friday as crew chief of Hamlin's… Full Story »
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Darian Grubb plans to leave any ill will behind as he begins working with Denny Hamlin
Scene Daily &bull Dec 9, 2011News Article: Darian Grubb, who guided Tony Stewart to an incredible five-win run to the 2011 Sprint Cup Series title, has agreed to become crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin. Hamlin nearly won the 2010 title but… Full Story »
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Grubb Confirmed As New Crew Chief At JGR
Sirius Speedway &bull Dec 9, 2011
The NMPA Award Winning Online Home of "Sirius Speedway;" heard weekdays from 3-7 p.m. Eastern Time on Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90. Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of Sirius/XM Radio. Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed today that Darian Grubb… Full Story »
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NASCAR: Darian Grubb named crew chief for Denny Hamlin at Joe Gibbs Racing
Auto Week Racing News &bull Dec 9, 2011
Darian Grubb, this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship-winning crew chief who was released last month by Tony Stewart, is the new crew chief for Denny Hamlin at Joe Gibbs Racing. Full Story »
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Darian Grubb takes over as Denny Hamlin's crew chief
From the Marbles Nascar Blog on Yahoo! Sports &bull Dec 9, 2011
Sometimes the puzzle pieces fit exactly like you'd expect they would. Just weeks after guiding Tony Stewart to a Cup championship and then getting the boot, and just days after a position opened up atop Denny Hamlin 's pit box,… Full Story »
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Darian Grubb Accepts Crew Chief Position For Denny Hamlin At Joe Gibbs Racing
4ever3blog &bull Dec 9, 2011
I'm thrilled to join Joe Gibbs Racing," Grubb said. When you sit down with Joe and J.D. Gibbs, you can't help but be excited about this opportunity and the team aspects of JGR. After Grubb was told midway through the… Full Story »
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Darian Grubb to join Joe Gibbs Racing as Denny Hamlin crew chief
Scene Daily &bull Dec 9, 2011Darian Grubb, who guided Tony Stewart to an incredible five-win run to the 2011 Sprint Cup Series title, has agreed to become crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin. Hamlin nearly won the 2010 title but struggled in… Full Story »
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Crew chief Mike Ford says his 'no compromise' attitude, lack of results led to release from Joe Gibbs Racing
Nascar News on Scene Daily &bull Dec 7, 2011After finishing second in the 2010 Sprint Cup standings, Denny Hamlin crew chief Mike Ford said he decided to take a "no compromise" approach within his organization in 2011. He believes that approach and the hangover from Hamlin's near-miss in… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Joe Gibbs Racing
- Denny Hamlin
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Mike Ford out at JGR [VIDEO]
Rowdy &bull Dec 7, 2011
Denny Hamlin will be getting a new crew chief after giving Mike Ford a tepid vote of confidence last week. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Joe Gibbs Racing
- Denny Hamlin
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Mirror Driving: Rebuilding Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch, Penske, And... [6]
Frontstretch Nascar Blog &bull Dec 7, 2011
Mike Ford was removed from his crew chief post at Joe Gibbs Racing Tuesday after a disappointing season. Will this put Denny Hamlin back into title contention after a miserable 2011, and who's the best candidate to replace him? Tom:… Full Story »
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Mike Ford out as Denny Hamlin Crew Chief
4ever3blog &bull Dec 7, 2011
The crew chief changes just keep on coming. This time it's at Joe Gibbs Racing and with Denny Hamlin's no. 11 team as long time crew chief Mike Ford appears to be out after a disappointing 2011 season. Ford is… Full Story »
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Mike Ford out as Denny Hamlin's crew chief
From the Marbles Nascar Blog on Yahoo! Sports &bull Dec 7, 2011
There's another team who may be in the market for Darian Grubb's services. Joe Gibbs Racing has released Mike Ford as crew chief for Denny Hamlin 's N0. 11 Toyota. Hamlin, who finished second to Jimmie Johnson in 2010, struggled… Full Story »
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David Ragan's future unclear
Skirts and Scuffs &bull Nov 22, 2011
David Ragan's future is looking more in doubt as the days go day. With no sponsorship, Ragan is left without a ride for 2012 as of this time.Joining Roush Fenway Racing in 2007, Ragan's performance hit its peak this year after winning his first race, the Coke… Full Story »
