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2007-04-22 - Hamlin had Hokies on his mind

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Denny Hamlin had more than NASCAR Nextel Cup points on his mind in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on Saturday night.

Hamlin, from Chesterfield, Va., wanted to win the race to pay tribute to the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Hamlin led for 70 laps but finished third after being penalized for speeding on pit road. That set him back to 30th place. Hamlin charged back toward the front but was not able to catch race winner Jeff Gordon or runner-up Tony Stewart.Denny Hamlin had more than NASCAR Nextel Cup points on his mind in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on Saturday night.

Hamlin, from Chesterfield, Va., wanted to win the race to pay tribute to the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Hamlin led for 70 laps but finished third after being penalized for speeding on pit road. That set him back to 30th place. Hamlin charged back toward the front but was not able to catch race winner Jeff Gordon or runner-up Tony Stewart.

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