Denny Hamlin will start his three-peat bid from the pole at Pocono Raceway
Hamlin posted a 51.948-second lap at 173.250 mph to earn his sixth career Pocono pole and 51st Cup Series pole.
- On Saturday, Denny Hamlin secured the Busch Light Pole Award at Pocono Raceway for Sunday's Great American Getaway 400, marking the 51st pole of his NASCAR Cup Series career.
- Hamlin is attempting to become the 31st driver to win three consecutive races in NASCAR's modern era, following recent victories at Michigan International Speedway and Nashville Speedway.
- Posting a lap of 51.948 seconds at 173.250 mph, Hamlin edged Kyle Larson to secure the top spot on the front row for Sunday's race.
- Other drivers encountered qualifying troubles; Carson Hocevar struck the outside wall exiting Turn 2, while Bubba Wallace spun in the same corner and Brad Keselowski faced engine issues.
- At the 2.5-mile Tricky Triangle, Hamlin has enjoyed more success than any other Cup track and now aims to join the '60-60 club' with his 63 career wins.
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A Crisp Qualifying Run Puts Hamlin on the Pocono Pole
Denny Hamlin walked into Pocono Raceway already carrying the kind of momentum most drivers spend entire seasons chasing. By the time qualifying wrapped on Saturday, he walked out with something even stronger: a third straight pole, another reminder that the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team is operating at a level few can match right now.
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Denny Hamlin will start his three-peat bid from the pole at Pocono Raceway
Denny Hamlin will start his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole after qualifying in the top spot at Pocono Raceway.
HAMLIN SECURES NASCAR CUP SERIES POLE POSITION FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISIT PA - Pocono Raceway - The Tricky Triangle
HAMLIN SECURES NASCAR CUP SERIES POLE POSITION FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISIT PA Denny Hamlin wins his second consecutive pole at Pocono Raceway and becomes the career leader at “The Tricky Triangle.” Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson matches his season-best qualifying effort and starts second. Hamlin leads three Joe Gibbs Racing drivers among the top-five qualifiers. LONG POND, Pa. (June 13, 2026) – Joe Gibbs Racing driv…
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