DOVER, Del. (AP) — Denny Hamlin called his shot ahead of Dover, guaranteeing a win on his podcast, then followed through on his bold boast that would have made the Bambino proud and held off Kyle Larson down the stretch to park his Toyota in victory lane. Hamlin wiggled past lapped traffic and never let Larson squeak by him over the final laps in a showdown between two of NASCAR’s elite drivers and won the Cup race by about a quarter of a second Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway. “You better win if you’re going to open your mouth, that’s for sure,” Hamlin said. Hamlin has the victory lane celebration down pat this season. He celebrated last week at Talladega Superspeedway in his role as co-owner of 23XI Racing when Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag. Hamlin’s contribution was a bit overshadowed by his fellow team owner — Michael Jordan. For the first time since he became a NASCAR Cup team owner, Jordan was at the track to savor in person a victory by one of his drivers. |
Australian farmers rip out millions of vines amid wine glutTexas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universitiesCrews at vegetation fire in HorowhenuaPort Waikato candidates fear few even know there is a byInternational Women’s Day: How can we have equity when we don't have pockets?Tamatea rugby matches suspended at park near scene of gun attack on players' vanTwo homes, five vehicles, $80,000 seized in police operationCrews at vegetation fire in HorowhenuaBoy, 6, reported missing in south Auckland found safeBanksy: Artist confirms new London tree mural is his own work