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The checkered flag has fallen on the 2012 edition of the Coca-Cola 600 and it was a banner day for the Team Chevrolet drivers. Led by winner Kasey Kahne, below are the thoughts of some drivers including Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Danica Patrick, and Regan Smith. KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 QUAKER STATE CHEVROLET – WINNER SOME DRIVERS HOPE TO WIN THE COCA-COLA 600 ONCE IN THEIR CAREER; YOU HAVE NOW WON THIS RACE THREE TIMES. I HAVE TO IMAGINE THIS ONE FEELS A LITTLE DIFFERENT? “It feels really good. It’s so special and awesome to drive for Rick and Linda Hendrick. For them to make me part of their company this is an unbelievable to drive for Hendrick Motorsports and be part of everything they do there. Our Hendrick engine was awesome tonight, brand new car that so many people put a lot of effort into. Thanks to Quaker State and the durability of the oil we did 600 miles no problem with tons of power. Farmers Insurance, Hendrickcars.com, Chevrolet t...
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