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Hometown boy Denny Hamlin tracks dominant win at ToyotaCare 250 in Richmond

Chris Graham

denny hamlinNothing could stop Denny Hamlin from emerging triumphant tonight at Richmond International Raceway in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Hamlin led the most laps in route to his third XFINITY Series win at RIR in thirteen starts here. Not only was it a dominant night for Hamlin, but Toyota. This is their 100th NASCAR XFINITY Series win since entering the series in 2007.

Three-wide battles could not stop Hamlin from leading 249 laps, the second most in at RIR XFINITY Series race history. Joey Logano, Regan Smith, Erik Jones and Chase Elliott rounded out the top five.

Complete your NASCAR weekend by coming out to the TOYOTA OWNERS 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tomorrow night, April 25th. Watch as NASCAR’s best battle it out in a Saturday short track showdown “under the lights.” With a “Win and You’re In” mentality, drivers put everything on the line to secure a coveted win sticker to move one step closer to competing for the 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Tickets start at $40 for tomorrow night’s main feature. Tickets for children 12 and younger are $25 off the adult price in EVERY grandstand.

Want to put your feet to RIR’s pavement? Every fan who has a ticket to the TOYOTA OWNERS 400 can be a part of Track Takeover powered by Nationwide. If you’re a fan, you’re invited to become a part of RIR history when you sign the Start/Finish line and participate in interactive and educational displays. Take a stroll on the very pavement your favorite drivers will be racing on and enjoy Q&As with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Chase Elliott, live music from Eric Lee Beddingfield, and more! Tickets can be purchased by clicking here, by calling866-455-7223, or visiting a ticket booth at RIR.

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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