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It’s no secret that Denny Hamlin was facing a significant sponsor gap this season in the aftermath of FedEx leaving at the end of the season.

Hamlin had a relatively bare hauler and conceded at the start of the season that more than half of the season was still bare with Joe Gibbs Racing still seeking an ‘anchor sponsor’ to take over a majority of the races.

That meant operating this season at a financial deficit.

They filled that gap with Progressive Insurance, which will serve as primary sponsor on the No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for 18 races, starting this weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway.

“Progressive is a premier national brand and a leader in the insurance industry. We are thrilled to have them partner with Denny (Hamlin) and our No. 11 team,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “We all know that NASCAR fans love being active and on the move, whether it is in their cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats or recreational vehicles, and we look forward to raising awareness on how Progressive can protect them and their families.”

The full schedule is below:

  • Homestead-Miami Speedway (March 23)
  • Martinsville Speedway (March 30)
  • Bristol Motor Speedway (April 13)
  • Talladega Superspeedway (April 27)
  • Texas Motor Speedway (May 4)
  • Kansas Speedway (May 11)
  • North Wilkesboro Speedway (May 18)
  • Nashville Superspeedway (June 1)
  • Pocono Raceway (June 22)
  • Chicago Street Race (July 6)
  • Dover Motor Speedway (July 20)
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 27)
  • Watkins Glen International (Aug. 10)
  • Richmond Raceway (Aug. 16)
  • World Wide Technology Raceway (Sept. 7)
  • New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Sept. 21)
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval (Oct. 5)
  • Phoenix Raceway (Nov. 2)

“This is a huge deal for our No. 11 team and everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing,” said Hamlin. “We’re really looking forward to having Progressive on board and being able to deliver for them on and off the race track. For me, it’s exciting to team up with a brand like Progressive that is so innovative with their marketing and the different ways you see them activate. I can’t wait to get going with them starting this weekend.”

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