Joe Gibbs Racing names Chris Gayle as new crew chief for Denny Hamlin in 2025
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Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Chris Gayle will be the new crew chief for Denny Hamlin's No. 11 team starting in 2025. Chris Gabehart, the current crew chief, will become the competition director for the organization. Gayle has been with JGR since 2003 and has a successful history, including two Cup Series wins and multiple Xfinity Series championships. He replaces Gabehart, who led Hamlin to 22 wins over six years, including two Daytona 500 victories. In a separate announcement, RFK Racing revealed that Jeremy Bullins will lead the No. 6 team in 2025, reuniting with driver Brad Keselowski. Bullins has over 30 Cup Series wins and previously worked with Keselowski at Team Penske.