Kenseth and Hamlin Win Budweiser Duels, Daytona 500 Field Set

Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW Chevrolet, and Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo by Getty Images
Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW Chevrolet, and Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo by Getty Images

Thursday night’s Budweiser Duels sparked dreams for some and disappointment in others.

Joe Gibbs Racing was dominant as two of the organization’s drivers were in Victory Lane after both races.

Matt Kenseth was able to come away with the win in the first race, fighting off a charging Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne. All three were close to the finish line for the win but Kenseth was able to get across in winning fashion to claim the first victory of the evening.

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