Manufacturer: Toyota
Engine: Toyota Racing Development
Driver-Crew Chief Pairings: Denny Hamlin-Chris Gayle (No. 11), Chase Briscoe-James Small (No. 19), Christopher Bell-Adam Stevens (No. 20), Ty Gibbs-Tyler Allen (No. 54)

Team Outlook: The powerhouse organization enters 2025 with significant changes, including Chase Briscoe replacing the retired Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 and the end of the successful Hamlin-Gabehart partnership as Gabehart moves to competition director. Despite missing the Championship 4 in 2024, JGR maintains championship expectations across all four teams.

DENNY HAMLIN, NO. 11 TOYOTA

Experience: 19 full-time seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: Eighth in final Cup Series standings; 3 wins, 12 top fives, 18 top 10s, 3 poles
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 15-2

Outlook: At 44, Hamlin continues his quest for an elusive first Cup championship, now paired with new crew chief Chris Gayle after the departure of longtime partner Chris Gabehart. Despite another heartbreaking playoff exit at Martinsville in 2024, Hamlin remains a title threat, having last made the Championship 4 in 2021. The veteran driver shows no signs of slowing down, but must quickly build chemistry with Gayle to maintain his championship-contending form.

CHASE BRISCOE, NO. 19 TOYOTA

Experience: Four full-time seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: 14th in final Cup Series standings; 1 win, 3 top fives, 9 top 10s
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 18-1

Outlook: Coming off a dramatic Southern 500 victory in Stewart-Haas Racing’s final season, Briscoe joins JGR with championship aspirations. The 30-year-old has shown his potential by reaching the Round of 12 twice in three years and now steps into one of NASCAR’s premier rides. His nine-win Xfinity Series campaign in 2020 demonstrates his ability to compete at an elite level when given top equipment.

CHRISTOPHER BELL, NO. 20 TOYOTA

Experience: Five full-time seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: Fifth in final Cup Series standings; 3 wins, 15 top fives, 23 top 10s
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 11-2

Outlook: Despite missing the Championship 4 for the first time in the Next Gen era, Bell posted career-best numbers in 2024. The 30-year-old enters 2025 as a championship favorite, aiming to surpass his three wins from last season. His continued partnership with crew chief Adam Stevens provides stability as he pursues his first Cup title.

TY GIBBS, NO. 54 TOYOTA

Experience: Two full-time seasons, plus one partial season in the NASCAR Cup Series
2024 Stats: 15th in final Cup Series standings; 0 wins, 8 top fives, 12 top 10s, 2 poles
2025 Championship Odds (DraftKings): 22-1

Outlook: After making his first playoffs in 2024, Gibbs seeks his breakthrough Cup Series victory in 2025. New crew chief Tyler Allen takes over as the third-generation driver aims to convert his increased consistency into wins. Despite a disappointing end to 2024, Gibbs showed flashes of potential with eight top-five finishes and remains a rising star in the sport.

BOLD PREDICTION: JGR will dominate 2025 with all four cars reaching the Round of 8. Bell will capture his first championship while leading the series in wins, Briscoe will score multiple victories in his debut season with the team, and Gibbs will finally break through for his first Cup win. Meanwhile, Hamlin will continue his strong form but face heartbreak in another Championship 4 bid.