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Why NASCAR's 2026 championship format gives Hamlin his best shot yet in hunt for elusive title

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Why NASCAR's 2026 championship format gives Hamlin his best shot yet in hunt for elusive title

By Kelly Crandall - Sep 3, 2026, 8:22 AM ET

Denny Hamlin begins the NASCAR Cup Series Chase as the No. 1 seed, and still seeking what has been an elusive championship.So, quite frankly, why could this year be different? Or what is the message this time around?“I think that being a favorite in years past, you always knew this...

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