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Article: Vickers edges Busch in Chase ; Hamlin wins Chevy 400
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- September 13, 2009
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RICHMOND - Twice before, Denny Hamlin had dominated a race at
Richmond International Raceway, putting himself on the cusp of
finally winning down the road from his Chesterfield home. Both
times, a late-race incident spoiled his efforts and ended his
chances at the victory he's wanted most.
Not this time. Hamlin passed Jeff Gordon and took the lead for
the final time on Lap 287, coasting for the next 100 laps, then
holding off Kurt Busch after a late caution and winning the Chevy
Rock & Roll 400 last night, the final race before NASCAR's Chase for
the Sprint Cup Championship. The first of 10 playoff races is next
Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
Hamlin was one ...