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NASCAR Cup Bristol: Hamlin wins wild race dominated by tyre wear
Denny Hamlin, the winner of last year’s Bristol Night Race, faced a different challenge on Sunday at the first spring Bristol event held on asphalt since 2020. The race, which had been run on dirt for the past three years, turned into a battle of tricky tyre management and strategy as tyre wear became a major issue. NASCAR allowed teams one additional set of tyres midway through the race, forcing many to alter their pace. Hamlin’s team adapted best, as he led for a race-high 163 laps and held off Martin Truex Jr for the win. The race saw a record 54 lead changes among 16 drivers, with Hamlin emerging victorious in the end.
