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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.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season has passed its halfway point, and the playoff picture is tightening around a handful of drivers who must rebound quickly to stay alive.
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
Denny Hamlin edged Carson Hocevar by a razor‑thin margin to take pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series event at Michigan International Speedway, marking his 50th career pole and the second of the 2026 season.
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 captured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, beating Carson Hocevar by a razor‑thin margin and highlighting Toyota dominance in the top five.
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.
With Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick close behind, the Michigan race promises a competitive showdown, while historic patterns and recent form shape the betting landscape.
The Cup Series returns to Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400, where track layout and starting position could shape the weekend’s outcomes.
NASCAR will race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, from June 5‑7, 2026, featuring the Cup, Truck and ARCA Menards Series, with a packed schedule and a competitive points landscape led by Tyler Reddick.
NASCAR’s 2026 Cup Series heads to Michigan for the Firekeepers Casino 400, where Denny Hamlin seeks to match Kyle Busch’s record. The weekend includes ARCA, Truck and Cup action, a detailed schedule, and a 37‑car entry list.
The 2026 Cup Series heads to Michigan for its 15th race, featuring support series and a full slate of on‑track activity. With Denny Hamlin poised to tie Kyle Busch’s historic win total, fans can expect a packed weekend of racing, broadcast details and a deep entry list.
On June 21, Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Naval Base Coronado, driving a Qualcomm‑backed Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. The race underscores a broader trend of elite open‑wheel drivers tackling American stock cars, while advanced AI strategies make their way onto the track.
After Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth‑place run at Nashville Superspeedway, Denny Hamlin warned the New Zealand‑born driver about his aggressive oval tactics, warning that repeated incidents could trigger retaliation.