Denny Hamlin 'considered all options' before deciding to race in 2026

In the span of two months, Denny Hamlin lost the NASCAR Cup Series championship in heartbreaking fashion, saw a lawsuit between the team he co-owns and NASCAR finally be settled and tragically lost his father, Dennis, in a house fire.  Yet, the 45-year-old from Chesterfield, Va., will compete in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.