
Hamlin Secures Pole at Pocono, Eyes Third Straight Win
Denny Hamlin claimed his 51st NASCAR Cup Series pole at Pocono Raceway, narrowly defeating Kyle Larson by 0.055 seconds while several drivers grappled with injuries and mechanical issues.
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Denny Hamlin claimed his 51st NASCAR Cup Series pole at Pocono Raceway, narrowly defeating Kyle Larson by 0.055 seconds while several drivers grappled with injuries and mechanical issues.

Michael McDowell aims for his first Pocono win while Spire Motorsports celebrates recent breakthroughs and Christopher Bell prepares to compete despite injury.

Spire Motorsports' Michael McDowell aims to extend his season’s momentum at Pocono, while Christopher Bell prepares to race despite a broken wrist, highlighting NASCAR’s safety progress.

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.

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.

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.

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.
NASCAR’s O'Reilly Auto Parts Series revs up its 2026 season opener at Pocono Raceway on June 13, with broadcast details, a full schedule revealed, and a competitive lineup of drivers.
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.

The upcoming NASCAR San Diego weekend will feature the first dual Red Bull liveried cars in over a decade, showcasing new designs inspired by the brand's iconic can and highlighting van Gisbergen's unbeaten streak on street circuits.

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.

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.

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.

A late‑season surge by Denny Hamlin has turned the points battle into a tight race, with the final showdown likely to hinge on the Daytona 500.

NASCAR’s upcoming street race in San Diego will showcase two Red Bull‑liveried Chevrolets driven by Shane van Gisbergen and rookie Connor Zilisch, marking a decade‑long milestone for the brand’s primary sponsorship.

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.