Kevin Harvick Hustles from Adversity to Win in Martinsville

Racin’ with Russ—Among the record amount (31) of lead changes, numerous drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Dale Earnhardt Jr. took turns out front, but for the second consecutive week, Kevin Harvick rose from adversity and captured the NASCAR Sprint Cup win at Martinsville Speedway with hard driving. This time, it had the fans on their feet as Harvick made rapid ground during the final few laps to rattle a struggling Earnhardt Jr. aside and go on to capture his 16th career win. If Earnhardt had concentrated on hugging the white line over the final few laps, Harvick would more than likely not have won the race. Earnhardt got a little loose and simply opened the do...

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