Speed racer: Hamlin goes nearly 205 mph at Talladega

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Hamlin downplayed any concerns headed into Sunday's playoff race, saying ''only insurance companies'' worry about speeds over 200 mph - a mark surpassed by 33 of the 44 drivers in Friday's first practice. The cars were slower in the final practice, with Clint Bowyer fastest at 202.042 mph while five other drivers topped 200. Harvick, who said he doesn't even bother to look at the speeds anymore, said the window to slow the cars closed when NASCAR didn't react prior to April's race here.

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