Denny Hamlin Claims Pole for FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan
Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 36.901‑second lap, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.018 seconds, while the race will stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO MAX and NASCAR.com.
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Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 36.901‑second lap, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.018 seconds, while the race will stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO MAX and NASCAR.com.
The NASCAR Cup Series race will feature a 200‑lap, 400‑mile showdown, multiple stages, and a full lineup of drivers, with coverage on Amazon Prime Video and additional streaming options.

Denny Hamlin set a blistering 36.901‑second lap on Saturday, but car damage will send him to the back of the grid for the FireKeepers Casino 400, while Carson Hocevar inherits the pole.

After weather forced a switch to metric qualifying, Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the FireKeepers Casino 400, with a tight top five and a 37‑car grid ready for Sunday’s action.

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Denny Hamlin captured pole position for Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, with Carson Hocevar joining him on the front row. The top five qualifiers and a deep field of playoff contenders promise a dynamic race.

The FireKeepers Casino 400 will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, featuring a $11.2 million purse, three‑stage format and live coverage on Prime Video, HBO Max and MRN.
Denny Hamlin and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of the grid for the FireKeepers Casino 400, a race steeped in tradition at Michigan International Speedway's Brooklyn venue.

Rain‑delayed qualifying reshapes the Michigan NASCAR lineup, with Denny Hamlin on pole and a full grid of drivers ready for Sunday’s Cup Series race.
Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 36.901‑second lap, edging out Carson Hocevar by just 0.018 seconds, while Josh Berry will start 37th after a qualifying spin.

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A single timed lap, a revised metric and a refreshed driver roster define the weekend's action.
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