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The June 7 FireKeepers Casino 400 will feature a 200‑lap, 400‑mile contest at Michigan International Speedway, with Hamlin on pole and a stacked lineup of top drivers.
The upcoming NASCAR event at Michigan International Speedway will hinge on fuel management, new tire compounds, and a manufacturer showdown between Toyota and Ford.
The 400‑mile event at Brooklyn, Michigan, starts at 3 p.m. ET, featuring a 200‑lap, three‑stage format and a full slate of top drivers streamed only on Prime Video.
Despite claiming his 50th NASCAR Cup Series pole at Michigan International Speedway, Denny Hamlin will start at the back of the field after an unapproved adjustment was required to repair practice damage. The reshuffling promotes Tyler Reddick to second and sees Carson Hocevar take over as the control car.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position in a tightly contested qualifying session at Michigan International Speedway, while Carson Hocevar will line up alongside him after a narrow 0.018‑second margin. Penalties will push Hamlin to the rear of the field, allowing Tyler Reddick to share the front row.
A last‑minute engine swap forces Denny Hamlin to start at the rear of the grid, reshaping the lineup for the FireKeepers Casino 400 and giving Carson Hocevar a chance to lead in front of his home crowd.
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.
A concise look at the practice speed rankings from the Michigan oval, highlighting Tyler Reddick’s top five‑lap time and the performance of other front‑running drivers
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.
A single timed lap, a revised metric and a refreshed driver roster define the weekend's action.
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