
Hamlin Secures Pole at Pocono, Eyes Third Consecutive Victory
Denny Hamlin captured the top spot at Pocono Raceway, delivering a 51.948‑second lap at 173.250 mph and looking to extend his winning streak.
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Denny Hamlin captured the top spot at Pocono Raceway, delivering a 51.948‑second lap at 173.250 mph and looking to extend his winning streak.

Denny Hamlin captured the pole at Pocono Raceway with a 51.948‑second lap, averaging 173.250 mph. The performance ties his record with Ryan Newman and fuels his pursuit of three consecutive victories.

Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the 16th points‑paying event of the 2026 Cup Series, with the start shifted earlier to dodge forecasted rain.

Denny Hamlin captured pole position at Pocono Raceway, beating Kyle Larson by a narrow margin, while the NASCAR Cup Series adjusted the race start to 1 p.m. to avoid inclement weather. The grid features a mix of seasoned competitors and rising talent.

A spin in qualifying at Pocono Raceway forces Bubba Wallace to start from the back, but Kevin Harvick's confidence and the team's resilience set the stage for a potential comeback.

Christopher Bell is set to race at Pocono with a cast on his broken left wrist, sustained in a crash at Michigan International Speedway. His team has adapted the car for the injury, and backup driver Brandon Jones is on standby. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin aims for a third consecutive Pocono triumph as weather forecasts prompt an earlier start time.

Denny Hamlin looks to capture a third straight Cup Series victory at Pocono, a feat that would reshape the championship picture and test Kyle Larson’s winless streak.

Denny Hamlin secured pole position with a 51.948-second lap, leading a strong showing from Joe Gibbs Racing. Several competitors will start at the back due to mechanical issues, setting the stage for a competitive race.

A recent crash involving Christopher Bell highlighted the effectiveness of the Next Gen car’s safety systems, prompting drivers and teams to commend the series’ ongoing efforts to protect competitors.

Denny Hamlin claimed his 51st career pole at Pocono Raceway, while rain threats prompt a 1 p.m. EST start and several drivers face setbacks.

After Christopher Bell’s 63‑g impact left him with a broken wrist, his teammate Chase Briscoe hailed the Next‑Gen car’s safety systems, while other drivers weighed in on the need for continued improvements.

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.

NASCAR’s weekend at Pocono Raceway will begin under an accelerated schedule due to rain forecasts. Christopher Bell, sporting a cast on his left wrist, is set to compete, while Denny Hamlin looks to achieve a three‑peat victory.

Christopher Bell will race at Pocono with a cast on his broken left wrist, while Denny Hamlin aims for his third consecutive victory in a schedule reshaped by inclement weather.

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.