NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin celebrates with his team after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at New Hampshire Motor, Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Denny Hamlin smiles in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Denny Hamlin drives out of the first turn during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, July 28, 2012. Hamlin won the pole for the race. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)