Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Sonoma in-car audio: Tony Stewart's winning pass of Denny Hamlin 'half dirty, half racing'

After Denny Hamlin pushed race leader Tony Stewart out of the way on the last lap of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, Sprint Cup crew chiefs, spotters, drivers and fans knew how Smoke was going to respond.

In need of a win to help his chances making the Chase, Stewart was able to pull off the upset over Hamlin, but not in the way many were expecting.

MORE: Sonoma Winners & Losers

"The No. 11 (Hamlin) moved the No. 14 (Stewart) in (Turn) 7," said Bill O’Dea, spotter for Paul Menard near the end of the race.