Denny Hamlin achieved a major milestone for Toyota by winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, earning the NASCAR Cup Series 200th Toyota win. The victory came on Sunday afternoon, marking a significant achievement for both Hamlin and the Toyota brand within the elite racing series.
Historic Achievement for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota
This latest triumph represents the 166th NASCAR Cup Series win for Joe Gibbs Racing under the Toyota banner. The journey for Toyota’s Cup victories began in March 2008 when Kyle Busch claimed the company’s first checkered flag at EchoPark Speedway, which was called Atlanta at the time. Busch went on to record Toyota’s 100th Cup win at Pocono Raceway in July 2017, further establishing the brand’s legacy in the sport.
Hamlin’s Role in Toyota’s Racing Legacy
Denny Hamlin has been closely tied to many landmark moments for Toyota throughout his career. Out of 713 Cup starts, including the win at Gateway, Hamlin has driven a Toyota Camry in all but 79 races. With his latest victory, Hamlin has now matched Kyle Busch for the most Toyota Cup wins, as both drivers have notched 56 wins each for the manufacturer.
“I’ve been part of some great milestones for Toyota,”
—Hamlin, Driver
“I was … part of the 600th win for Toyota across the three national series at Pocono in 2023. Milestone wins like that, they’re special because you always have the souvenirs and the hats that are always laying around that reminds you of that day and the significance of it. It’s a big, big deal.”
—Hamlin, Driver
What Lies Ahead for the Cup Series
The recent achievement highlights Toyota’s consistent performance and ongoing impact in NASCAR. Attention now shifts to the upcoming race at Bristol Motor Speedway, scheduled for Saturday night. Fans can catch all the action on USA Network, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and the NBC Sports App as the competition continues to build.
