Has Team Penske Supercharged the No. 21 Car?

Hamlin Questions No. 21’s Speed Denny Hamlin wonders why the No. 21 car suddenly matches Team Penske’s best, raising questions about hidden support.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e57f76aa-1749-43b5-a043-5e94650e0f9e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Sponsorship Uncertainty for Hamlin With FedEx scaling back, Hamlin explores new sponsorships, targeting Progressive Insurance and other potential partners to secure future backing.

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