Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Ricky Craven on why Denny Hamlin was so confident at Pocono

Ricky Craven writes at yahoo sports: "At one point late in Monday’s Pennsylvania 500, Denny Hamlin, while running outside the top five, came on the radio and said, “I’m winning this race!”

This statement represents the highest level of confidence and is what I refer to as “racing with authority.” But it was also from a driver coming into the 21st race of the season … winless. Where does this confidence come from?

Expectations are often associated with prior performance. Statistically, Pocono has been a very good track for Hamlin. Drivers feel more confident at a place where they’ve had success. Do you need a great car, a great crew, and a great engine? Absolutely. If you have all three, then you will only increase your odds of winning.

Click here for more on Hamlin's win.

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