James Dennis Alan Hamlin is a professional stock car racing driver and NASCAR team owner. The 42 year old currently active and hold deal with Joe Gibbs Racing. In 2005 he made pro debut and started his career with the first race at Banquet 400. In the first season Hamlin finished at 41st place with 806 points. First three years of his career in NASCAR, he drives Chevrolet. Denny Hamlin salary and contract deal with Joe Gibbs Racing revealed.
| Racing Team | Base Salary | Endorsement Payouts | Contract Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $500k | N/A | 2005 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $500k | N/A | 2006 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $500k | N/A | 2007 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $500k | N/A | 2008 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $1m | N/A | 2009 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $1m | N/A | 2010 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $10m | $1m | 2011 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $10m | $1m | 2012 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $10m | $1m | 2013 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $1.5m | 2014 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $1.5m | 2015 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $1.5m | 2016 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $1.5m | 2017 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $1.5m | 2018 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $3m | 2019 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $3m | 2020 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $13.1 million | $3m | 2021 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $14 million | $3m | 2022 |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | $14 million | $3m | 2023 |
| Contract Extension | – | – | 2024 |
How Much Denny Hamlin Earn in His Debut NASCAR Season?
He is currently listed among highest paid NASCAR drivers, however back in his starting years, In 2005 as per reports he used to $500k a season with no endorsements earnings. There are some sources who claimed that Hamlin earn $10m contract from 2007. Since, the NASCAR teams offered big contracts to the drivers once they finished in the top four position of the NASCAR cup series.
How Much Denny Hamlin Earn Per Season In NASCAR?
Top media outlets of US and UK reported that Hamlin currently hold contract worth of $13.5m a season. Hamlin making 10 times more than other professional NASCAR drivers based on his endorsement deal contracts, he signed deal with top brands such as (Toyota, Coca-Cola, FedEx, and Nike’s Michael Jordan brand) and his contract with these brands worth $3m to $3.5m. He is currently own NASCAR racing team (23XI Racing) along side basketball legend Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs Racing.
- Since 2005, he won 24 Nascar Cup Series races, 321 times finished in the top 10 and 36 times in the pole position.
- He is currently richest NASCAR drivers in the world with salary and winnings increased $20m a year.
Further details regarding Denny Hamlin salary, contract and endorsements deals will be updated if he signed new one’s in the future.