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Denny Hamlin's slim championship odds get boost with Martinsville pole

Whatever slim chances Denny Hamlin has of winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship, a number that is below five percent, enjoyed its best possible start with a pole on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway. On the other hand, Kyle Larson is starting third so it’s not like there is an obvious pathway for Hamlin to begin shaving points off the 73-point deficit he faces with two races to go ... Keep reading

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