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Hamlin Stays Undefeated as Wild Wreck Wraps Up Duel 2

 

Cars race past the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2014  Photo - Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
Cars race past the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2014
Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

The word ‘undefeated’ rarely comes up in NASCAR. Winning two straight races is an extremely hard task to carry out, but Denny Hamlin has followed in Kevin Harvick’s footsteps and has done just that during SpeedWeeks. Hamlin opened up SpeedWeeks by winning the Sprint Unlimited and now he is two-for-two at Daytona with his victory in the second Budweiser Duel. Continue reading

Kenseth Beats Out Harvick, Kahne in Thrilling First Duel

A general view of the start of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2014   Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
A general view of the start of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2014
Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

A very competitive first Budweiser Duel ended with Matt Kenseth beating Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne out by a nose. Kenseth earned the third starting spot for Sunday’s Daytona 500. Continue reading

Hamlin Hammers the Throttle on Final Lap to Win Sprint Unlimited

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2014  Photo - Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2014
Photo – Patrick Smith/Getty Images

The key to winning Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited was to survive. Following an eight car wreck in the second segment, the field now was half of how many started the race. The remaining half put on a show that came down to the last few laps. It was Denny Hamlin outlasting the field when he sprinted ahead on the last lap. Hamlin was able to hold his position as his closest challengers, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, and Kyle Busch weren’t able to catch up with the dominant Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 car. Continue reading

3 Questions: Sprint Cup Series in 2014

Photo - Getty Images
Photo – Getty Images

The start of a new racing year produces many indefinite details. The 2014 season looms in the balance, but we have no idea what it has in-store. Prior to 2013, there was no hint that Matt Kenseth would win seven races, Tony Stewart would break his leg and miss a large part of the season, or that Jimmie Johnson would dominate en route to his sixth title. Those events were a part of the roller coaster ride of 2013. With the new season approaching, NASCAR prepares to take the wild ride 2014 will have to offer. Continue reading