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It was the run Denny Hamlin and Chris Gabehart needed Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway to advance in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but not the one the duo wanted. “I’ll be honest with you…
Denny Hamlin and Chris Gabehart needed a strong performance at Bristol Motor Speedway to progress in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but they fell short of their goal of winning at Gabehart’s favorite track. Despite finishing fourth, Hamlin’s points earned him a spot in the next playoff round. Gabehart expressed frustration at not winning but recognized the difficulties of competing at such a high level. Hamlin focused on chipping away at the competition throughout the night, aiming for victory without getting caught up in the point standings. As the team looks ahead to the next races, Hamlin is determined to contend for wins and avoid past mistakes on different track styles. They hope to maintain a strong offensive strategy going forward.
