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Denny Hamlin Wins the Pole for the NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas

Hamlin earned the pole while Joe Gibbs Racing placed four cars in the top four for the first time in team history.

  • On Saturday, Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading a historic 1-2-3-4 qualifying sweep by Joe Gibbs Racing.
  • For the first time in the team's history, Joe Gibbs Racing placed all four of its cars at the front of the starting lineup following an impressive qualifying performance on the 1.5-mile oval.
  • Seeking to close a 26-point gap behind championship leader Kyle Larson, Hamlin earned his 53rd career pole in 752 Cup Series races with a lap time of 28.910 seconds.
  • "Obviously, track position really matters," said Hamlin, who will start ahead of teammates Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe in Sunday's 267-lap race.
  • The South Point 400 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network, with 14 of the top starting positions claimed by Chase drivers entering the fifth race of the Chase.
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Denny Hamlin wins the pole for the NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Denny Hamlin seized the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, positioning himself to make up ground on points leader

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NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 Lineup

After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday

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