Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, posting the fastest lap in qualifying and edging out Carson Hocevar, who will share the front row with him.
The top five qualifiers also included Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe, while the broader top ten featured Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, William Byron and Erik Jones, setting a competitive grid for the FireKeepers Casino 400.
Playoff contenders such as Ryan Blaney, Austin Dillon, Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric will start further back, adding intrigue as they battle to gain positions early in the race.
A deep field promises on‑track action
The FireKeepers Casino 400 is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, offering a prime viewing slot for fans across the United States and marking a key event in the NASCAR weekend.