Hamlin, Gibbs agree on extension

Denny Hamlin will not test NASCAR’s free-agent market, agreeing Saturday to a contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing. Hamlin announced the extension on Twitter before Saturday night’s race at Kentucky Speedway. Terms of his extension were not released, but he locked up a new deal almost 15 months before his current contract with JGR was set to expire. In a message posted just as drivers were about to be introduced, Hamlin Tweeted, “IT’S OFFICIAL. I’ve signed an extension with (at)JoeGibbsRacing. Happy to know where my future is. Excited for tonight and beyond with my team.” – Associated Press