Denny Hamlin Says He Didn’t Let Tony Stewart Win in NASCAR Race at Sonoma

Tony Stewart, who is set to retire at the end of the year, ended an 84-race winless streak at Sonoma Raceway on June 26, and Denny Hamlin said on Thursday that he did not let the feel-good story happen on purpose. Hamlin overtook Stewart for the lead on the final lap, and he held a solid advantage before a wide turn allowed Stewart to make a late pass and win the Toyota/Save Mart 350. It was Stewart's last race at Sonoma, where he has won three times. Some on social media accused Hamlin of conceding the race to Stewart, which he denied, per ESPN.com's Bob Pockrass: I didn't let Tony win. I made a mistake. I didn't execute very good. ... He had an opportunity, he took it. If I'm in his situation, I'd probably do it the same. My biggest mist...

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