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Hamlin Surges Past Reddick for Points Lead
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
Denny Hamlin seized the NASCAR Cup Series points lead after a chaotic Sonoma race, capitalizing on Tyler Reddick’s disastrous day marred by power steering failure and a 36th-place finish. Hamlin, who spun out late in the race after contact, battled back to finish 26th — but the damage to his car’s nose cost him downforce and momentum. Still, the points swing gave him a two-point edge over Reddick with eight races left. It’s the first time since Reddick’s early-season dominance that someone else leads the standings — and both drivers know the regular season bonus is on the line as they push through adversity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb9d9b006f81f6fa