NASCAR Notes: Denny Hamlin’s Slide And Brad Keselowski’s Quest for Control

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin is losing ground in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff hunt. He has not gained a single point on his rivals since mid-August. His deficit to Kyle Larson grew to 40 points after the race at Las Vegas. Hamlin is still a top contender, but his recent form looks shaky. Brad Keselowski, meanwhile, says he wants to stay in NASCAR long after he stops driving. He is weighing options to own another team soon.The Numbers Behind the SlideHamlin entered the postseason as