Clint Bowyer's title hopes hit hard by NASCAR penalties
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clint Bowyer's slim shot at winning the Sprint Cup championship in Michael Waltrip Racing's final season took a huge hit Wednesday when NASCAR penalized the team for an …