Coming off two weeks of frustration, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin finally got the finish he felt he deserved in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup LifeLock 400.
Hamlin, who had seen strong runs the last two races derailed by a cut tire at Dover and a fuel-pump issue at Pocono last weekend, suffered no setbacks Sunday as he finished third at Michigan International Speedway.
“We got a new race car here,” Hamlin said after netting his third top-five and fifth top-10 of the season. “We were strong all day. We had a top-five car all day. So, it's good to finally finish where we belong. I'm proud of this whole team. We were definitely a car that could contend for a top-two or top-three spot all day.”
Hamlin trailed only Roush Fenway Racing’s Greg Biffle off pit road following the day’s final pit stops with 46 laps to go. But after failing to close in on Biffle and getting passed by eventual race winner Mark Martin and the race’s dominant driver, Jimmie Johnson, it appeared Hamlin might have to settle for a fifth-place finish.
Biffle and Johnson both ran out gas in the last two laps, however, and that allowed Hamlin to move up to third in the final running order.
While certainly satisfied with his finish, Hamlin didn’t enjoy having to be mindful of an uncertain fuel-mileage situation with almost all the frontrunners in the closing laps.
“I kicked myself for not running harder because I was rolling the [throttle] pretty big at the end," he said. "But, I think it was just a bait thing. I think [Biffle] baited [Johnson] to come get him, and they ended up both running out of fuel. We were all in the same boat there; it's just who wanted to risk winning the race versus finishing. I think that's what happened."
With his solid performance, Hamlin not only broke out of his recent mini-slump but also moved above the cutoff spot to make NASCAR’s Chase For The Sprint Cup.
After entering the day 12th in points, Hamlin is now 10th and has a little more breathing room with 11 races before the field is set.
"I hate running like that, but that's what you have to do to get to the end,” Hamlin said of the fuel-economy run. “I'm just proud of our whole team. We worked on fuel mileage a little bit during testing at other race tracks and it paid off here at Michigan.
“For the most part, it was a solid day. We had a top-four or top-five car all day, and it paid off at the end."
Monday, June 15, 2009
Denny Hamlin Donates To Help Kids
When children enter the big red barn at the Children's Museum of Richmond on Friday, thanks will go to several donors to the new Little Farm exhibit.
Capital grants came from the Robins Foundation ($50,000), the Richard Gwathmey and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust ($25,000), the Marietta McNeill Morgan and Samuel Tate Morgan, Jr. Foundation ($25,000), the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation ($20,000), the Barbara J. Thalhimer & William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Family Fund of The Community Foundation ($5,000) and the Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation ($2,000).
Demolition and construction services were donated by Graybeale Construction. The Virginia Farm Bureau's Save Our Food campaign will support the exhibit with a $100,000 sponsorship.
A second exhibit including a life-size fiberglass milkable cow has been provided by and sponsored by the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association Inc. for $15,000.
. . .
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is helping children in the race for rehabilitation with a $20,000 gift to build a gym at the new Children's Hospital therapy center in Midlothian.
The gift was presented at the main hospital this week as part of a send-off celebration for 14 long-term pediatric patients departing for the unit's annual "Beach Trip."
"Partnering with the Richmond Children's Hospital is a natural fit for us," said Jennifer Reuss, executive director of the Denny Hamlin Foundation. "Denny has always had a place in his heart for children who are disabled or ill, and his hope is to give them the means and the inspiration to win the battles they fight."
The Denny Hamlin Foundation gift will help build the main gym in the South Therapy Center's new location later this year to meet increasing demand for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy for children in the community.
The day trip to the beach was for children who live at the hospital because of their medical conditions. All 14 use wheelchairs, and many also rely on ventilators and feeding tubes. For some, it was the first time they have been able to enjoy the simple pleasure of going to the beach.
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Four neighborhood revitalization projects in Richmond are $10,000 ahead, thanks to the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate golf tournament.
Proceeds from the tournament were donated to Virginia Local Initiative Support Corp. (LISC), part of the nation's largest nonprofit intermediary in the community development and affordable housing arena.
In Richmond, LISC helps support the Beckstoffer development of up to 75 housing units in Church Hill, the Carrington Gardens/Northridge redevelopment of more than 200 units in Highland Park, the Hippodrome development of 32 units in Jackson Ward and the Six Points rehabilitation of six houses to create units for ex-offenders in Highland Park.
The charity golf tournament was held May 6 at Independence Golf Club. In previous years, the tournament has split the proceeds between two groups, but this year it chose only one, said president David Auman.
Greta Harris, Virginia LISC executive director, saw links between the two groups.
"In many ways we are players in the same market," Harris said. "However, Virginia LISC targets a specific customer: residents of underserved communities who need a leg up."
. . .
An anonymous donor has pledged half of the remaining $40,000 needed to build My Space, a universal design playground, at the James City/Williamsburg Community Center. Other donors must match the $20,000 donation before the end of the year.
Fundraising for the $133,000 playground began last November by members of the Leadership Historic Triangle class of 2009. As of May 26, the project still needed approximately $40,000 in donations before ground could be broken on the 5,100-square-foot playground.
Visit http://www.myplaceplayground.camp9.org for details.
Press Releases Following Lifelock 400 ~ Michigan
Better luck for Hamlin
Denny Hamlin's third-place finish was his first in the top10 since April.
"We definitely need to get back on track," Hamlin said. "We need to start building. We've got to get back to solid finishes and make sure we solidify our place in the Chase and we don't have to race our way in going into Richmond."
Hamlin climbed two spots to 10th in the points with his performance.
DENNY HAMLIN
No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry ~ Joe Gibbs Racing
Finishing Position: 3rd
How was your run today? "I hate running like that, but that's what you have to do to get to the end. I'm just proud of our whole FedEx Express team. We worked on fuel mileage a little bit during testing at other race tracks and it paid off here at Michigan. For the most part, it was a solid day. We had a top-four or top-five car all day, and it paid off at the end."
How did you feel about it ending up a fuel-mileage race? "I don't know. I think we were pretty good. I kicked myself for not running harder because I was rolling the 'five-in' (throttle) pretty big at the end. But, I think it was just a bait thing. I think the 16 (Greg Biffle) baited the 48 (Jimmie Johnson) to come get him, and they ended up both running out of fuel. We were all in the same boat there, it's just who wanted to risk winning the race versus finishing. I think that's what happened."
What were you thinking at the end of the race? "I was just thinking how much I though I saved during the course of the run. I definitely feel like I probably could've pushed harder. I'm really curious to see how much we have left in the tank to see next time in that situation I could have ran a little bit harder."
Is it a good feeling to rebound strong after last week? "It is. We got a new race car here. We were strong all day. We had a top-five car all day. So, it's good to finally finish where we belong. I'm proud of this whole FedEx Express team. We were definitely a car that could contend for a top-two or top-three spot all day. It feels good to finally come out of here with a finish we deserve."
What did you think about the race finish? "It's tough as a driver to go out there and not run as hard as what you want to. When these races just seem to come down to fuel mileage a lot. We worked on it a little bit with our race team and I think I worked on it as a driver and got better. But, I was willing to 'five-in' (throttle) there at the end. I felt like I was running a little bit too hard. So, I let the 24 (Jeff Gordon) go and it turns out the front two (Greg Biffle and Jimmie Johnson) baited each other into running out of gas."
Michigan: 3rd finisher press conference
Racing series -- NASCAR-CUP
Date -- 2009-06-14
LifeLock 400 Post-Race Transcript
An interview with: DENNY HAMLIN - 3rd finisher
KERRY THARP: We'll roll right into our post race press conference at Michigan International Speedway. Our third place finisher in today's race is Denny Hamlin. He drives the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny is now 10th in championship points standings.
Denny, talk about how you ran out there today and how things unfolded there towards the end.
DENNY HAMLIN: Well, we had a good car all day. We fought a little track position for the most part. But we were a top five car all day. We felt like a third to fourth place car for the most part. We knew the last run, I think we were about two laps shy. I worked on some things, some road course testing, what not, to try to save fuel. I felt pretty confident that we could save those two laps.
I felt like as a driver I was really conservative. I'd be interested to see what we have left in the tank because I know I was really rolling down that 5 there about 10 to go. I just thought, man, it's kind of not worth it. If the 48 and the 16 don't run out, what's the point of trying to catch this 5? Little do you know it's for the race win.
But I think it's just the 16 and 48 kind of baited each other into running hard, and that's what happened.
KERRY THARP: Questions for Denny Hamlin.
Q: Denny, is it kind of disappointing to go back to back fuel mileage races as a driver? Is that tough when you get out there and they come on and say you have to start saving?
DENNY HAMLIN: Yeah, it is. But, I mean, it does put the driver in it, for sure. I mean, when we're all short, and I'm pretty sure that everyone was short, without having to save gas on the racetrack, it puts it in the drivers' hands in the sense of how hard do you want to push it versus how much do you want to save.
You know, it is still a driver's race, even though it is a fuel mileage race.
Q: Can you talk about this finish as far as your season. It's been not remarkable. This is a big boost for you guys.
DENNY HAMLIN: It is. You know, we definitely had a hard couple of weeks, for sure. But we definitely need to get back on track. We need to start building. If we're not 13th, I don't know with Mark winning, but we got to get back to solid finishes and make sure we solidify our place in the Chase and we don't have to race our way in going into Richmond.
You know, we had to finish pretty well at Richmond last year to make sure we got in the Chase. And that's just a gut wrenching feeling you don't want to have to go through.
We feel like our performance is pretty good. We feel like we're a little bit behind the Hendrick cars. Obviously, I mean, if Kyle is not up front, then our stuff is not the best. And it's definitely not the best right now. We're a little bit behind. But, you know, we feel like in due time we got some things that we're working on to try to be better than those guys. Right now it's just catch up mode.
KERRY THARP: Denny, thank you very much.
-credit: nascar
Denny Hamlin's third-place finish was his first in the top10 since April.
"We definitely need to get back on track," Hamlin said. "We need to start building. We've got to get back to solid finishes and make sure we solidify our place in the Chase and we don't have to race our way in going into Richmond."
Hamlin climbed two spots to 10th in the points with his performance.
DENNY HAMLIN
No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry ~ Joe Gibbs Racing
Finishing Position: 3rd
How was your run today? "I hate running like that, but that's what you have to do to get to the end. I'm just proud of our whole FedEx Express team. We worked on fuel mileage a little bit during testing at other race tracks and it paid off here at Michigan. For the most part, it was a solid day. We had a top-four or top-five car all day, and it paid off at the end."
How did you feel about it ending up a fuel-mileage race? "I don't know. I think we were pretty good. I kicked myself for not running harder because I was rolling the 'five-in' (throttle) pretty big at the end. But, I think it was just a bait thing. I think the 16 (Greg Biffle) baited the 48 (Jimmie Johnson) to come get him, and they ended up both running out of fuel. We were all in the same boat there, it's just who wanted to risk winning the race versus finishing. I think that's what happened."
What were you thinking at the end of the race? "I was just thinking how much I though I saved during the course of the run. I definitely feel like I probably could've pushed harder. I'm really curious to see how much we have left in the tank to see next time in that situation I could have ran a little bit harder."
Is it a good feeling to rebound strong after last week? "It is. We got a new race car here. We were strong all day. We had a top-five car all day. So, it's good to finally finish where we belong. I'm proud of this whole FedEx Express team. We were definitely a car that could contend for a top-two or top-three spot all day. It feels good to finally come out of here with a finish we deserve."
What did you think about the race finish? "It's tough as a driver to go out there and not run as hard as what you want to. When these races just seem to come down to fuel mileage a lot. We worked on it a little bit with our race team and I think I worked on it as a driver and got better. But, I was willing to 'five-in' (throttle) there at the end. I felt like I was running a little bit too hard. So, I let the 24 (Jeff Gordon) go and it turns out the front two (Greg Biffle and Jimmie Johnson) baited each other into running out of gas."
Michigan: 3rd finisher press conference
Racing series -- NASCAR-CUP
Date -- 2009-06-14
LifeLock 400 Post-Race Transcript
An interview with: DENNY HAMLIN - 3rd finisher
KERRY THARP: We'll roll right into our post race press conference at Michigan International Speedway. Our third place finisher in today's race is Denny Hamlin. He drives the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny is now 10th in championship points standings.
Denny, talk about how you ran out there today and how things unfolded there towards the end.
DENNY HAMLIN: Well, we had a good car all day. We fought a little track position for the most part. But we were a top five car all day. We felt like a third to fourth place car for the most part. We knew the last run, I think we were about two laps shy. I worked on some things, some road course testing, what not, to try to save fuel. I felt pretty confident that we could save those two laps.
I felt like as a driver I was really conservative. I'd be interested to see what we have left in the tank because I know I was really rolling down that 5 there about 10 to go. I just thought, man, it's kind of not worth it. If the 48 and the 16 don't run out, what's the point of trying to catch this 5? Little do you know it's for the race win.
But I think it's just the 16 and 48 kind of baited each other into running hard, and that's what happened.
KERRY THARP: Questions for Denny Hamlin.
Q: Denny, is it kind of disappointing to go back to back fuel mileage races as a driver? Is that tough when you get out there and they come on and say you have to start saving?
DENNY HAMLIN: Yeah, it is. But, I mean, it does put the driver in it, for sure. I mean, when we're all short, and I'm pretty sure that everyone was short, without having to save gas on the racetrack, it puts it in the drivers' hands in the sense of how hard do you want to push it versus how much do you want to save.
You know, it is still a driver's race, even though it is a fuel mileage race.
Q: Can you talk about this finish as far as your season. It's been not remarkable. This is a big boost for you guys.
DENNY HAMLIN: It is. You know, we definitely had a hard couple of weeks, for sure. But we definitely need to get back on track. We need to start building. If we're not 13th, I don't know with Mark winning, but we got to get back to solid finishes and make sure we solidify our place in the Chase and we don't have to race our way in going into Richmond.
You know, we had to finish pretty well at Richmond last year to make sure we got in the Chase. And that's just a gut wrenching feeling you don't want to have to go through.
We feel like our performance is pretty good. We feel like we're a little bit behind the Hendrick cars. Obviously, I mean, if Kyle is not up front, then our stuff is not the best. And it's definitely not the best right now. We're a little bit behind. But, you know, we feel like in due time we got some things that we're working on to try to be better than those guys. Right now it's just catch up mode.
KERRY THARP: Denny, thank you very much.
-credit: nascar
Friday, June 12, 2009
Think You're Denny Hamlin's Biggest Fan?
Hey Denny Hamlin fans,
Think you are Denny Hamlin’s # 1 fan? Prove it! Show your support for your favorite driver and take a pic of yourself doing it. Make a sign, rock your best driver apparel, be creative and have fun with it and show your loyalty to the driver of the # 11 Fed Ex Toyota. The most creative will make Denny’s top friends on his Racing MySpace profile. Other prizes may be awarded at the end of the contest.
So get out your cameras and get busy. You have until the Coke Zero 400 on July 4th in Daytona to get your entries in to http://www.myspace.com/dennyhamlinfoundation.
Not friends with Denny? It’s easy..just send him a request before sending him your pics. One entry per person so take your best shot.
Think you are Denny Hamlin’s # 1 fan? Prove it! Show your support for your favorite driver and take a pic of yourself doing it. Make a sign, rock your best driver apparel, be creative and have fun with it and show your loyalty to the driver of the # 11 Fed Ex Toyota. The most creative will make Denny’s top friends on his Racing MySpace profile. Other prizes may be awarded at the end of the contest.
So get out your cameras and get busy. You have until the Coke Zero 400 on July 4th in Daytona to get your entries in to http://www.myspace.com/dennyhamlinfoundation.
Not friends with Denny? It’s easy..just send him a request before sending him your pics. One entry per person so take your best shot.
You're Kidding Right?
I just read on Jayski that Brendan Gaughan's crew chief, name not worthy of being mentioned, was suspended indefinitely for racial slurs he made to Marc Davis. Now, I am not one to jump on bandwagons and fight for causes that don't concern Denny Hamlin, but this merits a response.
Marc Davis was a development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. He is a former teammate of Denny's and a fine young man. He has faced so much to be able to live his dream and to have to deal with more of this hatred is just unacceptable. Accidents happen, things go wrong. It's inevitable at such high speeds, sometimes it is on purpose but for the most part is is unintentional.
To stoop to the level to call names with such vile hatred infuriates me. Can ya tell? I'm using the big words... Becca's angry! I read about an incident that happened at Hickory Speedway with Marc when he tangled with a white driver. It's been said that the incident with this low class crew chief was much worse and ugly. Not only that, it was witnessed by two sponsorship reps. Thank you for the great impression you've made on these people. Our sport will no doubt prosper for your stupidity.
Marc declined to comment through his father and said "Dad, let's just go" when the incident was reported to the elder Davis. Honestly, it breaks my heart. This young man is a true champion, class act and a fighter. He has me on his side and no doubt many other fans who support him and think that NASCAR was right for suspending this crew chief. I for one hope they never allow him back in the sport. Let him go to another arena that isn't fighting so hard to make everyone feel accepted. Perhaps he should speak to a 300 pound lineman who hasn't eaten in a while the way he did Marc Davis. Maybe that would put an end to his bigotous disgusting actions.
Marc Davis was a development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. He is a former teammate of Denny's and a fine young man. He has faced so much to be able to live his dream and to have to deal with more of this hatred is just unacceptable. Accidents happen, things go wrong. It's inevitable at such high speeds, sometimes it is on purpose but for the most part is is unintentional.
To stoop to the level to call names with such vile hatred infuriates me. Can ya tell? I'm using the big words... Becca's angry! I read about an incident that happened at Hickory Speedway with Marc when he tangled with a white driver. It's been said that the incident with this low class crew chief was much worse and ugly. Not only that, it was witnessed by two sponsorship reps. Thank you for the great impression you've made on these people. Our sport will no doubt prosper for your stupidity.
Marc declined to comment through his father and said "Dad, let's just go" when the incident was reported to the elder Davis. Honestly, it breaks my heart. This young man is a true champion, class act and a fighter. He has me on his side and no doubt many other fans who support him and think that NASCAR was right for suspending this crew chief. I for one hope they never allow him back in the sport. Let him go to another arena that isn't fighting so hard to make everyone feel accepted. Perhaps he should speak to a 300 pound lineman who hasn't eaten in a while the way he did Marc Davis. Maybe that would put an end to his bigotous disgusting actions.
Relay For Life
Tonight I am going to participate in the Relay for Life. My Mom, who is my hero, fought breast cancer and bone cancer that spread to her brain and ultimately lost her life to this horrible disease. Watching the woman I hope to some day be just like fight so bravely as this killer ravaged her body not once, but twice keeps me fighting when I just can't seem to go on any longer.
I haven't blogged in quite a while because I'm dealing with some personal issues and tonight I am facing one of them head on and honoring the memory of someone who deserves nothing but praise.
I started this blog to honor my racing hero Denny Hamlin. When I need someone to listen and support me through my grief at the loss of my Mom...well I turn to Denny Hamlin. He has been amazing and I just have to thank him for everything he does to be a friend and a hero to me.
I hope that anyone who has been touched by cancer in even the smallest way will think of me tonight as I walk for 12 hours for survivors, those brave men and women who lost their fight and for those who may face this terrifying fight in the future.
No doubt there will be tears, laughter and cheers. I can't wait to watch the survivors walk! I will be cheering for them because they truly are amazing people. I also can't wait to see the lighting of the luminaria. The bags that have the names of honorees that survived and those who are never forgotten. My Mom's name will be on one of those bags and I know I will be deeply moved by that moment. Her shining light will guide me to the finish and I know she will be with me in spirit.
I will share my pictures and my experiences when I get back. Keep an eye on Denny for me during qualifying and practice because I won't be able to watch myself. No doubt he will do amazing so I have nothing to worry about! See y'all when I get home. I walk from 6 pm Friday night to 6 am Saturday morning. Then I roll out to work an 8 hour shift 9-5 Saturday to earn some cash to pay the bills. Gonna be exhausted but it will be a good tired. Knowing I did something for a worthy cause and to honor my Mom.
Thanks again to everyone who has inquired about me and for your concern. Talk to you all soon. Love you....and GO DENNY!
Every Candle Has A Name…
There’s a name
Of the ones who are still here.
There’s a name
Of those gone we still hold dear.
There’s a name
Each one shining in the flames
And we know,
That every candle has a name.
~John W. Storey
I haven't blogged in quite a while because I'm dealing with some personal issues and tonight I am facing one of them head on and honoring the memory of someone who deserves nothing but praise.
I started this blog to honor my racing hero Denny Hamlin. When I need someone to listen and support me through my grief at the loss of my Mom...well I turn to Denny Hamlin. He has been amazing and I just have to thank him for everything he does to be a friend and a hero to me.
I hope that anyone who has been touched by cancer in even the smallest way will think of me tonight as I walk for 12 hours for survivors, those brave men and women who lost their fight and for those who may face this terrifying fight in the future.
No doubt there will be tears, laughter and cheers. I can't wait to watch the survivors walk! I will be cheering for them because they truly are amazing people. I also can't wait to see the lighting of the luminaria. The bags that have the names of honorees that survived and those who are never forgotten. My Mom's name will be on one of those bags and I know I will be deeply moved by that moment. Her shining light will guide me to the finish and I know she will be with me in spirit.
I will share my pictures and my experiences when I get back. Keep an eye on Denny for me during qualifying and practice because I won't be able to watch myself. No doubt he will do amazing so I have nothing to worry about! See y'all when I get home. I walk from 6 pm Friday night to 6 am Saturday morning. Then I roll out to work an 8 hour shift 9-5 Saturday to earn some cash to pay the bills. Gonna be exhausted but it will be a good tired. Knowing I did something for a worthy cause and to honor my Mom.
Thanks again to everyone who has inquired about me and for your concern. Talk to you all soon. Love you....and GO DENNY!
Every Candle Has A Name…
There’s a name
Of the ones who are still here.
There’s a name
Of those gone we still hold dear.
There’s a name
Each one shining in the flames
And we know,
That every candle has a name.
~John W. Storey
Season In Review
So..it's been WAY too long since I've posted anything about Denny and I thought it was about time I get to work. So I decided to do a little season in review. What a season it has been so far. Seems to have flown by. I swear just yesterday we were in Daytona and now we're headed to Michigan. Time sure flies when you're having fun. Granted, DNF's and blown tires are no fun, but racing 200 mph mere inches from a concrete wall with your best friends and a few guys you hate with a passion sure beats the hell outta anything else you could think to do.
Denny hasn't been smashing guitars at Nashville or winning his first race as a team owner, but he is holding his own and impressing his number one fan. So here goes... Denny Hamlin's 2009 NASCAR Season in Review...as of Pocono.
Denny hasn't been smashing guitars at Nashville or winning his first race as a team owner, but he is holding his own and impressing his number one fan. So here goes... Denny Hamlin's 2009 NASCAR Season in Review...as of Pocono.
- Budweiser Shootout -- Daytona ~ Started 5th Finished 13th
- Gatorade Duel Race 2 -- Daytona ~ Started 13th Finished 5th
- Daytona 500 -- Daytona ~ Started 10th Finished 26th
- Auto Club 500 -- Fontana ~ Started 23rd Finished 6th
- Shelby 427 -- Las Vegas ~ Started 34th Finished 22nd - 1 lap
- Kobalt Tools 500 -- Atlanta ~ Stared 6th Finished 13th
- Food City 500 -- Bristol ~ Stared 24th Finished 2nd
- Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 -- Martinsville ~ Started 8th Finished 2nd
- Samsung 500 -- Texas ~ Started 22nd Finished 12th
- Subway Fresh Fit 500 -- Phoenix ~ Started 12th Finished 6th
- Aaron's 499 -- Talladega ~ Started 18th Finished 22nd
- Russ Friedman 400 -- Richmond ~ Started 3rd Finished 14th
- Southern 500 -- Darlington ~ Started 23rd Finished 13th
- All Star Race -- Lowe's ~ Started 18th Finished 4th
- Coca Cola 600 -- Lowe's ~ Started 18th Finished 11th
- Autism Speaks 400 -- Dover ~ Started 16th Finished 36th Accident
- Pocono 500 -- Pocono ~ Started 7th Finished 38th -22 laps
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Miss Me?
Hey Hamlin fans.... been missing your Denny Hamlin blogger? Well, she has certainly missed you. Things have been crazy and I have been super busy. While I still keep track of our favorite Fed Ex driver...I haven't been able to keep up with posts the way I want to.
Fear not, I will be back shortly and have all the updates you've missed.
Denny has a great new contest on his racing MySpace page that I can't wait to tell you about...so if you haven't sent him a fan request yet, be sure to get it in so that he will accept you on Monday.
Thank you to everyone who has sent me emails asking where I am and making sure I am okay. Emotionally I am drained and exhausted but physically I am doing great.
And with the finishes our Denny has had lately there is nothing to be complaining about.
Post soon... thanks again!
~~Your Denny Hamlin Blogger
Fear not, I will be back shortly and have all the updates you've missed.
Denny has a great new contest on his racing MySpace page that I can't wait to tell you about...so if you haven't sent him a fan request yet, be sure to get it in so that he will accept you on Monday.
Thank you to everyone who has sent me emails asking where I am and making sure I am okay. Emotionally I am drained and exhausted but physically I am doing great.
And with the finishes our Denny has had lately there is nothing to be complaining about.
Post soon... thanks again!
~~Your Denny Hamlin Blogger
Friday, April 17, 2009
Subway Fresh Fit 500 - Phoenix - Starting Lineup
The Official Starting Lineup for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 - Phoenix
~Race 8 of 36~
~Race 8 of 36~
- 5 Mark Martin
- 18 Kyle Busch
- 2 Kurt Busch
- 24 Jeff Gordon
- 83 Brian Vickers
- 14 Tony Stewart
- 98 Paul Menard
- 00 David Reutimann
- 78 Regan Smith
- 48 Jimmie Johnson
- 99 Carl Edwards
- 11 Denny Hamlin
- 16 Greg Biffle
- 6 David Ragan
- 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr
- 31 Jeff Burton
- 17 Matt Kenseth
- 82 Scott Speed
- 12 David Stremme
- 42 Juan Montoya
- 9 Kasey Kahne
- 87 Joe Nemechek
- 7 Robby Gordon
- 33 Clint Bowyer
- 44 AJ Allmendinger
- 1 Martin Truex Jr
- 71 David Gilliland
- 26 Jamie McMurray
- 47 Marcos Ambrose
- 39 Ryan Newman
- 20 Joey Logano
- 55 Michael Waltrip
- 29 Kevin Harvick
- 66 Dave Blaney
- 77 Sam Hornish Jr
- 43 Reed Sorenson
- 36 Scott Riggs
- 07 Casey Mears
- 09 Sterling Marlin
- 19 Elliott Sadler
- 34 John Andretti
- 96 Bobby Labonte
- 73 Tony Raines
- 64 Todd Bodine - DNQ
- 41 Jeremy Mayfield - DNQ
- 51 Dexter Bean - DNQ
- 102 Brandon Ash - DNQ
- 106 Trevor Boys - DNQ
Subway Fresh Fit 500 - Phoenix - Qualifying Order
The Qualifying Order for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 - Phoenix
~Race 8 of 36~
~Race 8 of 36~
- 47 Marcos Ambrose
- 9 Kasey Kahne
- 07 Casey Mears
- 29 Kevin Harvick
- 26 Jamie McMurray
- 55 Michael Waltrip
- 20 Joey Logano
- 16 Greg Biffle
- 5 Mark Martin
- 98 Paul Menard
- 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr
- 83 Brian Vickers
- 17 Matt Kenseth
- 11 Denny Hamlin
- 31 Jeff Burton
- 33 Clint Bowyer
- 34 John Andretti
- 19 Elliott Sadler
- 48 Jimmie Johnson
- 77 Sam Hornish Jr
- 99 Carl Edwards
- 2 Kyle Busch
- 44 AJ Allmendinger
- 14 Tony Stewart
- 12 David Stremme
- 39 Ryan Newman
- 43 Reed Sorenson
- 7 Robby Gordon
- 24 Jeff Gordon
- 1 Martin Truex Jr
- 6 David Ragan
- 96 Bobby Labonte
- 00 David Reutimann
- 42 Juan Montoya
- 18 Kyle Busch
- 71 David Gilliland
- 06 Trevor Boys
- 82 Scott Speed
- 78 Regan Smith
- 02 Brandon Ash
- 64 Todd Bodine
- 36 Scott Riggs
- 73 Tony Raines
- 87 Joe Nemechek
- 09 Sterling Marlin
- 41 Jeremy Mayfield
- 51 Dexter Bean
- 66 Dave Blaney
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