Joe Gibbs Racing has confirmed that its sponsorship deal with Progressive Insurance, which began in the previous season, will continue into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series. Progressive will act as the primary sponsor for 11 races this year, specifically supporting Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team throughout the season.
11 Races on the Schedule Featuring Progressive as Primary Sponsor
The 2026 campaign will launch with the event at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 3. Other key races featuring Progressive branding on Hamlin’s car include the All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17 and the season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 8. Altogether, Progressive will appear as the title backer at 11 races over the course of the season.
- May 3: Texas Motor Speedway
- May 10: Watkins Glen International
- May 17: Dover Motor Speedway (All-Star Race)
- May 31: Nashville Superspeedway
- July 5: Chicagoland Speedway
- July 19: North Wilkesboro Speedway
- August 9: Iowa Speedway
- August 29: Daytona International Speedway
- October 11: Charlotte Motor Speedway
- October 18: Phoenix Raceway
- November 8: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Reflecting on the First Year of Collaboration and Impact on and off the Track
During their inaugural season together, Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing actively engaged in numerous Progressive campaigns, including the 13th annual Progressive Keys to Progress event, where Toyota keys were presented to two veterans. This partnership went beyond the racetrack, illustrating a commitment to both performance and social initiatives.
The Progressive relationship means a lot to our team,
said Hamlin.
They came on board at a point when we really needed help last year, and we were able to deliver great results on the track, and later in the year, we did more stuff with them away from the track. It’s a testament to what our sport can drive as far as value for our sponsors, and we’re excited to have them back on board to continue to build on what we started in 2025.
?Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Cup Series Driver
Progressive Expresses Enthusiasm About Building on Past Successes
Progressive representatives expressed satisfaction over the achievements developed with Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing during 2025, emphasizing shared aspirations for continued excellence on the circuit and in community efforts.
Progressive’s relationship with JGR and Denny Hamlin represents the alignment of performance, trust and innovation and we’re excited and to build off our 2025 successes,
said Mari Pumarejo, Chief Marketing Officer of Progressive.
We share the drive to deliver excellence for fans and communities on and off the track and we look forward to supporting the number 11 team again this year. We can’t wait for Denny to get back on the track and watch him in action.
?Mari Pumarejo, Chief Marketing Officer of Progressive
Challenges Facing Hamlin as He Pursues His First NASCAR Cup Series Championship
The 2026 season will be Hamlin’s 21st full-time campaign in the NASCAR Cup Series, during which he aims to capture his first championship. The previous year, he came tantalizingly close to clinching the title, maintaining control until a pivotal caution at Phoenix Raceway in the closing laps altered the outcome dramatically.
Off the track, Hamlin has experienced a difficult offseason marked by a legal dispute with NASCAR and the tragic loss of his father, Dennis, in a house fire. Adding to these challenges, Hamlin revealed that he is managing a torn right shoulder, an injury sustained while recovering belongings from the fire aftermath. This shoulder was previously repaired before the 2024 season.
Despite the pain, Hamlin plans to compete through the 2026 season and will undergo surgery on his shoulder after the season concludes.
🚨11 for 11🚨@progressive will be featured as the primary partner of @dennyhamlin's No. 11 team for 11 #NASCAR Cup Series races this season, including the season finale at Homestead-Miami. pic.twitter.com/zJG0BEuU7C
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) February 5, 2026
