The Latest: Hamlin takes Stage 1 in Cup Series race

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway (all times local):

6:22 p.m.

Denny Hamlin has won Stage 1 of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Hamlin was in the lead when Clint Bowyer had some tire trouble, bringing out a caution flag.

The race was delayed for more than three hours by thunderstorms, changing the track conditions after it was hot and humid at the beginning of the day. Kevin Harvick and Ryan Blaney ran in front for a while, but had some tire trouble near the end of the stage.

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