Denny Hamlin claimed the pole for the eero 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, posting a blistering lap of 30.296 seconds that edged Kyle Larson by a mere 0.001 seconds.
Michael McDowell’s car failed pre‑qualifying inspection, consigning the veteran to the rear of the grid and reshuffling the starting order for the 267‑lap event.
Qualifying Drama at Chicagoland
The full field showcases drivers from powerhouse programs such as Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and RFK Racing, with additional entries from 23XI Racing, Team Penske, Front Row Motorsports and the other organizations listed in the entry list.
The race will be televised nationally on TNT and streamed on HBO MAX, offering in‑car camera angles and a three‑stage format of 80, 85 and 102 laps that will cover 267 laps, or 400.5 miles, over the 2‑mile Illinois oval.
With the championship picture tightening, drivers from Austin Dillon to Joey Logano will battle across the stages, making every lap count as the series heads toward its playoff push.