Denny Hamlin captured the pole position for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, posting a blistering lap of 30.296 seconds at an average speed of 178.241 miles per hour. The performance marked his third consecutive pole on an oval circuit and his 52nd career pole, tying him with veteran Ryan Newman for ninth place on the all‑time list.
A Milestone for Hamlin
Kyle Larson came within a hair's breadth, clocking 30.297 seconds and 178.235 mph to line up alongside Hamlin on the front row. Close behind, Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski from RFK Racing secured the third and fourth spots, while Ty Gibbs completed the top five qualifiers.
The achievement also represents Hamlin's fourth pole of the season, underscoring his dominance on superspeedways. His partnership with Toyota has been a strong ally throughout the year, while Chevrolet-powered entries continue to challenge the field, promising a fierce battle among the front‑row starters.