Newton: Bowyer comes out on top in wild Richmond race
Published 5/4/2008 by David Newton at ESPN.com - Autos
Denny Hamlin was cruising to victory at his home track. Then Dale Earnhardt Jr. was hanging on for his first win in two years. Kyle Busch was angling for his second straight win when he spun Junior. Victorious in Richmond? Clint Bowyer nabs the win, writes David Newton.
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