Pennsylvania 500 in pictures

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Robby Gordon driver of the #7 Robby Gordon Motorsports Toyota and David Stremme driver of the #12 Penske Dodge are involved in a collision in turn three on lap 149 of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Martin Truex Jr. driver of the #1 Bass Pro SHops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet avoids the action.

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NASCAR official Rick Monroe, left, stands on the flag stand as Jim Ruscigno waves the green flag to start NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Leading the pack is Jeff Gordon (24), left, and right is driver Jimmie Johnson (48).

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Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Swagger Chevrolet, comes to the start line in the last postion during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Stewart was pushed to the last spot because he wrecked during Saturday's practice.

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A track sweeper tries to dry a weep hole in turn three caused by heavy rain prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 2, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania 500 was postponed until Monday, August 3, 2009 due to rain showers.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEX Toyota, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Tony Stewart races through turn three during the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Tony Stewart , points leader and pole, had to start in the last position after wrecking his car in practice on Saturday.

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Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Swagger Chevrolet, parks at the end of pit road to let cars pass him, with one to go before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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The #48 crew changes a carburetor on the Lowes Chevrolet, driven by Jimmie Johnson, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Reed Sorenson, driver of the #43 Air Force Dodge, races ahead of David Stremme, driver of the #12 Penske Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, leads Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Driver Reed Sorenson walks from the pit area just before NASCAR officials postponed the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania for a day, Sunday, August 2, 2009.

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Crew members push the number 39 Haas Automation Chevrolet into the garage area as rain fallss at Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, Sunday, August 2, 2009A two-hour rain delay forced NASCAR officals to later postpone the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 for a day.

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Robby Gordon driver of the #7 Robby Gordon Motorsports Toyota and David Stremme driver of the #12 Penske Dodge are involved in a collision in turn three on lap 149 of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Martin Truex Jr. driver of the #1 Bass Pro SHops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet and Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Cherolet avoid the action.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Tony Stewart races through turn three during the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Tony Stewart , points leader and pole, had to start in the last position after wrecking his car in practice on Saturday.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Matt Kenseth races the #17 DeWalt Ford during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Denny Hamlin (L), driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and team owner J.D. Gibbs celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Denny Hamlin driver of the FedEx Toyota celebrates winning the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR race at the Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond, Monday, August 3, 2009.

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The #48 crew changes a carburetor on the Lowes Chevrolet, driven by Jimmie Johnson, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Denny Hamlin reacts emotionally as he gets out of his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. His grandmother, Thelma Clark, died Friday at 91.

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Denny Hamlin is dowsed with champagne as he celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.

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Driver Denny Hamlin crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.

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Denny Hamlin holds up the trophy in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.

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Denny Hamlin (L), driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates with a crew member in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Tony Stewart (R), driver of the #14 Old Spice Swagger Chevrolet, talks with crew chief Darian Grubb on the grid prior to the start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Federal Express Toyota, comes to the finish line to take the checkered flag from NASCAR flagman Rick Monroe as he took victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

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Denny Hamlin races the #11 FedEx Express Toyota during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2009 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.