Yahoo Autos Denny Hamlin Linked to NASCAR Cup Team Ownership, and Regulations Permit It
The rumors of Denny Hamlin starting a NASCAR Cup Series team with Bubba Wallace as a leading candidate to occupy the seat continues to circulate throughout the garage.
For his part, Hamlin did not so much as offer a denial on Saturday when asked during a Zoom teleconference if he had inquired over the Germain Racing ownership charter than might become available in the coming weeks.
Germain has said that its No. 13 may have to shut down after losing primary sponsor GEICO for the 2021 season.
"I can't comment on any of that stuff," Hamlin said. "You know, if you have anything about tonight's race, that I can answer. I don't have anything to announce. We're not talking about any of that tonight."
Wallace confirmed last week that he would leave Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of the season. The league’s only full-time Black driver has a growing cache of sponsorship money, but it’s not immediately clear where he will take it.
A previous rumor had linked Hamlin to a possible ownership stake in RPM before Wallace confirmed his departure.
Hamlin and Wallace are both represented by ProSport Management representative Rod Morkowitz.
Soon to be 40 years old, Hamlin has begun to openly discuss his future beyond driving the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 -- the only car he has ever driven at the highest level since his debut in 2006.
Hamlin has said he has no immediate plans to retire and expects to race with Gibbs for the remainder of his career.
With that said, Hamlin also has an eye towards the future, be it ownership or an executive role somewhere in the sport.
