
Hamlin’s Double Dominance Shakes Up NASCAR Power Rankings
Denny Hamlin’s recent wins close the gap on Tyler Reddick, while crashes and surprise performances send several drivers tumbling or soaring in the latest rankings.
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Denny Hamlin’s recent wins close the gap on Tyler Reddick, while crashes and surprise performances send several drivers tumbling or soaring in the latest rankings.

Despite claiming his 50th NASCAR Cup Series pole at Michigan International Speedway, Denny Hamlin will start at the back of the field after an unapproved adjustment was required to repair practice damage. The reshuffling promotes Tyler Reddick to second and sees Carson Hocevar take over as the control car.

Denny Hamlin secured the top starting spot at Michigan International Speedway with a lap of 195.117 mph, a milestone that underscores his partnership with Michael Jordan and the rising strength of Toyota.

Cleetus McFarland, known for his high‑octane YouTube content, is set to combine entertainment with competition as he headlines the NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway, bringing his fan base and racing experience to the track.

Cleetus McFarland is set to race the No. 4 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, following a crash‑filled debut at Daytona and recent ARCA breakthroughs.

Cleetus McFarland, also known as Garrett Mitchell, will contest his second NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, driving the No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet after a crash‑filled debut at Daytona and a series of strong performances in ARCA.