
Hamlin Secures Pole at Pocono as Reddick’s Lead Slips
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.
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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.

A high‑g crash at Talladega left Christopher Bell with a fractured wrist, prompting drivers to praise modern safety features and discuss the sport’s ongoing evolution.

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 pole position at Pocono Raceway, extending his record as the track’s all‑time Cup Series winner. The upcoming race on June 14 will be the 16th event of the season and part of a five‑race Amazon Prime run.

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’s 2026 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono features Denny Hamlin as the odds‑on favorite, while analyst Mike McClure’s model predicts surprise contenders and a high‑value longshot.

NASCAR moved Sunday’s Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway to 1 p.m. ET due to inclement weather, with the event streaming live on Amazon Prime Video, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM Radio. Open teams Beard Motorsports and Live Fast Motorsports will field entries for drivers Casey Mears and Daniel Dye, while championship contenders such as Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney and Chase Briscoe headline the field.

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 series moved Sunday’s 160‑lap, 400‑mile event forward to 1 p.m. ET, a change driven by weather concerns and playoff implications, while broadcast partners prepare multi‑platform coverage.
Practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series’ Great American Getaway 400 will take place at Pocono Raceway on June 13, featuring a stacked entry list and broadcast coverage on Amazon Prime Video and SiriusXM.

The Pocono Raceway event has been moved to 1 p.m. ET on Sunday to ensure the full 400‑mile race can be completed before expected storms.

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.

With a 65 percent chance of rain and a unique track layout, the June 14, 2026 NASCAR Cup Series event promises strategic intrigue and high stakes for drivers like Hamlin, Reddick and Larson.

Denny Hamlin, fresh off two consecutive wins, aims to extend his Pocono dominance while Tyler Reddick holds a narrow points lead.

The upcoming Pocono race will test the championship hopes of Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and a group of Ford contenders, with analysts offering divergent predictions.
Ahead of the June 13 Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, Denny Hamlin’s recent surge, Tyler Reddick’s lead, and analyst forecasts set the stage for a pivotal playoff‑shaping event.
Denny Hamlin aims to add to his seven Pocono wins while Toyota looks to extend its recent dominance at the 2.5‑mile oval, with practice, qualifying and broadcast details confirmed for the June 13 Great American Getaway 400.
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’s 400‑mile event at Pocono Raceway blends unique tri‑oval dynamics with high‑stakes strategy, spotlighting Toyota’s recent dominance, Ford’s manufacturer edge, and a host of drivers eyeing victory.

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.