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The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Pocono Raceway this weekend, where aerodynamic dominance and track position will shape the outcome. Denny Hamlin is the favorite, with Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace also in the mix, while rising drivers Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith look to capitalize on recent momentum.
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.
Qualifying action at Pocono Raceway revealed a competitive field for the upcoming NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series events, with notable performances from veteran drivers and a full slate of ARCA contenders.
The series heads to San Diego for a 50‑lap street event where every lap of qualifying could dictate the final results, with Heim’s recent Michigan victory and upcoming Cup promotion adding extra intrigue.
Corey Heim replaces Riley Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota for 2027, marking the first major move of a driver market that could reshape the sport.
Denny Hamlin narrows Tyler Reddick's lead to 51 points, while four pivotal events — Pocono, Naval Base Coronado, Sonoma and Chicagoland — will determine the playoff field.
With four Ford entries still winless and a century‑old milestone on the line, the upcoming Pocono race promises a blend of legacy and fresh talent.
Denny Hamlin's remarkable comeback, a dramatic crash involving Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell, and a series of setbacks for RFK Racing defined a turbulent FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Starting from the rear due to an unapproved adjustment, Hamlin surged to the front and held off Erik Jones by 11.11 seconds, tying Kyle Busch for career wins. The event was marked by 11 cautions, a multi‑car wreck involving Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell, and a red‑flag stoppage that reshaped stage outcomes.
Denny Hamlin won the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, marking the 15th points race of the season and launching a busy schedule that includes Pocono and Naval Base Coronado.
Denny Hamlin captured his third win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway, matching the late Kyle Busch for ninth on the all‑time victories list, while Erik Jones, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson and Carson Hocevar completed the top five.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan after starting from the rear, while Tyler Reddick's championship lead was dented by a late crash. The updated points standings now see the top 16 drivers eyeing a Chase spot.
Denny Hamlin captured the FireKeepers Casino 400 after a tumultuous race marked by a record number of crashes, while stage winners Tyler Reddick and Ty Gibbs dominated early segments.
Denny Hamlin won the FireKeepers Casino 400 after starting from the back, while Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell's high‑speed crash highlighted the effectiveness of SAFER barriers. Connor Zilisch struggled, Carson Hocevar's aggressive move caused a wreck, Erik Jones climbed to second, and Bubba Wallace finished third, boosting his playoff hopes. RFK Racing faced multiple setbacks.
Denny Hamlin's win at Michigan International Speedway reshapes the playoff picture, narrowing Tyler Reddick's points advantage and tightening the battle for the final cut‑line spots.
After starting at the back and surviving a mid‑race crash, Denny Hamlin captured his 63rd NASCAR Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, sharing ninth place on the all‑time wins list with Kyle Busch and honoring the fallen driver with a No. 18 flag.
Denny Hamlin captured the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan on June 7, moving from the rear of the field to victory. The result saw Tyler Reddick crash and lose ground, while Bubba Wallace's third‑place finish lifted his standings. Updated points now place Reddick at the top, with Hamlin close behind, as the Chase picture begins to take shape.
The FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway delivered a record number of crashes, with Denny Hamlin taking the checkered flag amid a dramatic finish.
Denny Hamlin captured his third victory of the 2026 NASCAR season at Michigan International Speedway, leading 40 laps in a race that concluded in daylight and formed part of a five‑event Amazon Prime Video run.
On June 7, 2026, Denny Hamlin overcame an early penalty to dominate the final stage and claim victory at Michigan International Speedway, while Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott captured the first two stages in a race filled with drama.
The fifteenth race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, held at Michigan International Speedway, delivered stage victories for Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott while six playoff‑qualified drivers lingered outside the top sixteen, setting the stage for the upcoming Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono, to be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video.
Carson Hocevar's aggressive move triggered a nine‑car pile‑up at the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Michigan, drawing criticism from fellow drivers and raising questions about NASCAR's tolerance of hard‑nosed racing.
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 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.