The 2026 Great American Getaway 400 is set to light up Pocono Raceway this Sunday, with the green flag dropping at 3 p.m. ET. Denny Hamlin, the track’s all‑time wins leader, will be looking to add another chapter to his story by capturing his third straight NASCAR Cup Series victory on the 2.5‑mile triangle.
If Hamlin can pull off the feat, he will join an exclusive list of drivers who have won three consecutive Cup races, a group that currently includes Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski. The race consists of 160 laps divided into three stages — 30, 65 and 65 — testing both strategy and endurance.
A milestone chase at Pocono
A win would also catapult Hamlin to the top of the season point standings, setting the stage for NASCAR’s inaugural in‑season challenge that kicks off at Sonoma on June 28. The event marks the final race that will determine the seeding for the tournament, adding extra stakes to an already historic weekend.
The action will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video, with pre‑race coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Viewers can also access individual driver cameras on HBO Max, and the broadcast has already drawn 2.07 million viewers for the recent Michigan race, a 17 percent increase over last year’s comparable numbers.
Amazon’s streaming platform will retain two more Cup dates — Pocono and the upcoming event at San Diego — before the rights move to TNT later in the year. The growing digital audience underscores a shifting landscape for motorsports coverage.
Beyond the competition, the weekend carries a somber note. Hamlin once shared the cockpit with Kyle Busch, who passed away on May 21 after complications from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. In a heartfelt tribute, Hamlin displayed a custom flag honoring Busch’s No. 18 during his victory lap at Michigan.
Tyler Reddick, who drives for 23XI Racing — the team co‑owned by Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan — encountered his first DNF of the season last week after a mid‑stage wreck. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of the sport, even for drivers linked to championship pedigrees.
This weekend also marks the final opportunity for drivers to qualify for the in‑season challenge, where last year’s $1 million prize was claimed by Ty Gibbs. As the field prepares, the stakes are higher than ever, blending tradition with the sport’s evolving digital presence.
For Hamlin, the pursuit of a third straight win is more than a personal milestone; it is a testament to his longevity on a track that has been part of the Cup Series schedule since 1971. As the green flag drops, all eyes will be on the veteran driver hoping to etch his name deeper into Pocono’s storied history.