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Hamlin edges out Truex Jr. in closest Daytona 500 ever
« on: February 22, 2016, 05:59:05 pm »
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/hamlin-edges-out-truex-jr-in-closest-daytona-500-ever/ar-BBpMqnj?ocid=ansmsnsports11

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- When he was in second grade, Denny Hamlin wrote a letter to himself wishing for a Daytona 500 victory.

His childlike cursive stated he wanted to win the race in 1998. Hamlin had to wait considerably longer, just not as long as team owner Joe Gibbs.

RELATED:  COMPLETE DAYTONA 500 RESULTS

With a Hail Mary move Sunday, Hamlin ended Gibbs' 23-year drought at the Daytona 500. It gave Hamlin his first Daytona 500 victory in 10 tries, and Toyota its first in "The Great American Race."

"You couldn't have written a better ending," Hamlin said. "It's the pinnacle of my career, for sure."

What a finish!!!!  It was great to watch.
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Re: Hamlin edges out Truex Jr. in closest Daytona 500 ever
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 06:00:58 pm »
That was the most exciting finish to a race I've ever seen.  20+ cars all bunched up, traveling 190 mph for 10 straight laps.

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Re: Hamlin edges out Truex Jr. in closest Daytona 500 ever
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 06:02:08 pm »
Quote from: sinkspur on February 22, 2016, 06:00:58 pm
That was the most exciting finish to a race I've ever seen.  20+ cars all bunched up, traveling 190 mph for 10 straight laps.

Wasn't the Ricky Bobby/Jean Girard finish closer? 
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Re: Hamlin edges out Truex Jr. in closest Daytona 500 ever
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 07:36:26 pm »
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Re: Hamlin edges out Truex Jr. in closest Daytona 500 ever
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 08:50:34 pm »
Quote from: sinkspur on February 22, 2016, 06:00:58 pm
That was the most exciting finish to a race I've ever seen.  20+ cars all bunched up, traveling 190 mph for 10 straight laps.
Yes it was. Heck even my hubby was cheering.
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