
Hamlin Takes Pole at Pocono as Larson Eyes End to Winless Streak
Denny Hamlin secured pole position at Pocono Raceway with a 51.948‑second lap, edging Kyle Larson by 0.055 seconds. The session featured several setbacks for front‑row contenders.
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Denny Hamlin secured pole position at Pocono Raceway with a 51.948‑second lap, edging Kyle Larson by 0.055 seconds. The session featured several setbacks for front‑row contenders.

Denny Hamlin claimed his 51st career pole at Pocono Raceway with a 51.948‑second lap, while championship leader Tyler Reddick will start 16th after his advantage narrowed.

Denny Hamlin claimed pole position in Saturday's qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway, with Kyle Larson and Daniel Suarez following. Joe Gibbs Racing secured multiple top‑five spots, while RFK Racing's Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski will begin the race from the rear after engine changes. Bubba Wallace's crash resulted in a DNQ, and the event was moved up to avoid inclement weather.

Denny Hamlin grabs pole at 173.250 mph as Christopher Bell races with a cast and Bubba Wallace faces a backup car.
Denny Hamlin took pole position with a 51.948‑second lap, while Bubba Wallace’s qualifying mishap sent him to the rear of the grid and Christopher Bell competed despite a fractured wrist, setting the stage for a highly anticipated race streamed on Amazon Prime Video

Denny Hamlin secured the pole with a 51.948‑second lap, while Brad Keselowski faced mechanical trouble and Bubba Wallace spun out during qualifying at Pocono Raceway.

Denny Hamlin’s two‑race winning streak has trimmed Tyler Reddick’s lead to just 51 points, while Bubba Wallace aims to leverage his strong Pocono record to re‑ignite his title hopes.

NASCAR moved the start of the Pocono 400 to 1 p.m. ET to avoid rain, keeping broadcast partners unchanged while veteran drivers weigh in on potential winners.

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will use a single‑car, one‑lap qualifying format at Pocono Raceway, with the order determined by a blend of owner standings and recent race results. The broadcast will air live on Amazon Prime Video on Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Denny Hamlin, fresh off two consecutive wins, aims to extend his Pocono dominance while Tyler Reddick holds a narrow points lead.
Denny Hamlin tops the betting market for the Pocono event, drawing comparisons to past legends while a deep field of contenders jostles for position.

NASCAR announces that the 2026 Cup Series event at Pocono will feature a streamlined qualifying format, with each driver completing one lap to set the starting order for the Great American Getaway 400.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will feature a June date at Pocono Raceway, with Hamlin entering as the betting favorite after back‑to‑back wins, while other top contenders loom in the market.

NASCAR’s Saturday qualifying session at Pocono Raceway will set the starting lineups for both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Cup Series, using a metric-based order that reflects recent performance.

Carson Hocevar’s aggressive maneuver triggered a nine‑car crash at Michigan, finishing fifth, while Denny Hamlin contemplates his next move.

Kevin Harvick advises Carson Hocevar to maintain his daring racing tactics despite recent setbacks, emphasizing the importance of experience and the unique demands of the Gen 7 car.

This weekend’s NASCAR Cup race at Pocono blends historic milestones with fierce championship battles.

Saturday’s qualifying for the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series at Pocono Raceway will see Patrick Emerling atop the O’Reilly order and Casey Mears leading the Cup field, with metric scores dictating the lineup.
An analysis of the rising underdog drivers and their odds ahead of the NASCAR Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway.

The 2026 Cup Series schedule confirms a June date at Pocono Raceway, where a new one‑lap qualifying system and a competitive driver field promise a fresh twist on tradition.

The NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway draws thousands of fans, featuring a tribute to Kyle Busch, a Walk of Fame, and a packed schedule of races and autograph sessions.

A look at how NASCAR is courting a new generation of fans through multicultural outreach, innovative media partnerships and the rise of drivers like Tyler Reddick, Carson Hocevar and Rajah Caruth.

The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Pocono Raceway this weekend, where aerodynamic dominance and track position will shape the outcome. Denny Hamlin is the favorite, with Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace also in the mix, while rising drivers Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith look to capitalize on recent momentum.

From June 12 to 14, 2026, Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, will host a three‑day NASCAR weekend featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Series and ARCA Menards Series, with live coverage on Prime Video, FS1 and MRN and a points leaderboard already taking shape.