Ford's Revival Rattles Denny Hamlin: NASCAR's New Power Shift

Ford's Comeback:

Ford's resurgence led by RFK Racing disrupts NASCAR, challenging Chevrolet-Toyota dominance with key wins.

Initial Season Dominance

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Keselowski's Surge:

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Hamlin's Acknowledgment

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Ford's Rising Performance

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Incident at Darlington

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Hamlin's Concerns

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Shift in Power

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Dynamic Competition

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Thank You For Reading!

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