NASCAR at Watkins Glen 2016: Winners and Losers from the Cheez-It 355

The red flag got to stretch its wings two times at Watkins Glen for the Cheez-It 355 as oil dumped itself on the track early and late in the race. As is often the case, you patiently endure most of the race for thrilling finishes, and this past race was no different. The complexion of the race changed in the final two turns with certain drivers needing points and others gunning for icing on cakes. Denny Hamlin iced the cake and took advantage of some crucial driver error to put himself in position to win. “In simple terms," NBCSN's Kyle Petty said, "it was like a game of chicken where those two guys (Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch) lost, and Denny Hamlin won. He made the corner when he got there.” By and large, the race was slop...

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