2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Denny Hamlin
The high point in 2009 for Denny Hamlin was his emotional hometown victory at Richmond International Raceway in the final race before the Chase.
The high point in 2009 for Denny Hamlin was his emotional hometown victory at Richmond International Raceway in the final race before the Chase.
The real race of the weekend was held the day before, in the Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Many fans left NASCAR in 2009, citing disappointment with the racing. But what, exactly, should NASCAR do to win them back?
As expected Sunday, Jimmie Johnson finished what he started and came home with his fourth consecutive championship.
It was a tremendous season for Hendrick Motorsports, so as thoughts turn to 2010, I’m going to take a look at nine non-Hendrick drivers to watch.
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin made quick work of Kurt Busch on the final restart at Homestead, and Hamlin prevailed to drive to an uncontested win.
Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer have put together better runs, culminating with all three finishing in the top 11 at Homestead on Sunday.
Hamlin said in response to “Do you think NASCAR needs to get involved with Brad at this point?” a, “Nah, nah, I’ll take care of him. It’s no biggie… I got it.”
Thanks to NASCAR’s Chase, we’ve got a snoozer of a points race headed into Sunday, there’s still a lot to look forward to on track at Homestead.