Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin both went behind the wall with apparent engine issues during Sunday's Cup Series Playoffs race at Martinsville

JGR drivers Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe both experienced engine issues in Martinsville on Sunday just a week ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series decider.

Earlier this week, the two sides in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit met for settlement discussions and mediation. Denny Hamlin was present for the settlement talks and has his own opinions on how things went down on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson have a big buffer on everyone else heading into Sunday's race at Martinsville.

Denny Hamlin's unique balancing act — as a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing and co-owner of 23XI Racing — became a key factor during the NASCAR playoffs.

With a Championship 4 spot on the line, William Byron put the bumper to Ryan Blaney to win at Martinsville Speedway in the third-round finale of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin preside over 23XI Racing, a NASCAR team that has challenged the established leaders – and NASCAR itself.

Even though they both agree last week’s finish at the Charlotte Roval was not intentional race manipulation, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano believe it is time for NASCAR to establish clear rules that define,