In a stunning turn of events, Chris Gayle has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with as the new crew chief for Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Stepping into the shoes of the highly successful Chris Gabehart, Gayle faced immense pressure to deliver results, and boy did he deliver!
After guiding Hamlin and the No. 11 team to back-to-back Cup Series victories at Martinsville Speedway and Darlington Raceway, Gayle has silenced any doubts about his capabilities. In his own words, “I needed to win and win early… You take all the ones that you can steal somehow, then get all the ones that you’re the strongest car, you’ll be in good shape.”
But the excitement doesn’t stop there in the NASCAR world. Grizzly Nicotine Pouches is set to be the primary sponsor for Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 Chevrolet driven by A.J. Allmendinger for four upcoming NASCAR Cup Series races. Team president Chris Rice expressed his pride in their growing program and partnerships, highlighting the team’s dedication to success on and off the track.
Meanwhile, drivers like Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, and Chris Buescher are all making waves with their impressive performances. From Chastain’s declaration of Darlington Raceway as one of his favorites to Bell’s puzzling yet successful race, these drivers are proving to be ones to watch in the NASCAR circuit.
With Ty Gibbs securing his first top-10 finish of the season and Buescher collecting his fifth top-10 finish in just eight races, the competition is heating up as each driver vies for that coveted spot in the winner’s circle. Stay tuned as the NASCAR season unfolds with more thrilling races and unexpected twists and turns on the horizon.