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2007-10-19 - Native Virginian looking to rebound

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After finishing third in the season points last year as a rookie, Denny Hamlin could be forgiven if he is not feeling good about his position in this year's Chase for the Nextel Cup.

Heading into Sunday's race at Martinsville Speedway, the 26-year-old NASCAR star is ninth in the standings, a daunting 349 points behind leader Jeff Gordon with five races remaining in the 10-race Chase.

Hamlin's best hope at this point would seem to be a strong finish that would carry him into the top five.After finishing third in the season points last year as a rookie, Denny Hamlin could be forgiven if he is not feeling good about his position in this year's Chase for the Nextel Cup.

Heading into Sunday's race at Martinsville Speedway, the 26-year-old NASCAR star is ninth in the standings, a daunting 349 points behind leader Jeff Gordon with five races remaining in the 10-race Chase.

Hamlin's best hope at this point would seem to be a strong finish that would carry him into the top five.

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