Denny Hamlin aims for third straight win at Pocono's Great American Getaway 400
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Denny Hamlin competes in the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, seeking his third consecutive victory in the NASCAR Cup Series. He currently trails Tyler Reddick by 51 points for the season's lead after winning at Michigan last weekend. This race is significant as it sets the stage for the inaugural in-season challenge starting June 28. Pre-race coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET, with the race scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET. Hamlin holds the record for the most wins at Pocono with seven, historically known as a strong track for him.
- •Great American Getaway 400 starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- •Hamlin is a two-time consecutive race winner seeking third title.
- •Reddick currently leads the points standings by 51 over Hamlin.
- •The race sets the stage for NASCAR's in-season challenge series.
- •Christopher Bell will race despite a wrist injury from a previous crash.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR at Pocono starting lineup for 2026 Great American Getaway 400
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Pocono Cup Series Starting Lineup: Where Every Driver Will Start Sunday
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR at Pocono 2026: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Great American Getaway 400
"The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 14, for the Great American Getaway 400. Kicking off the race in the pole position is Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Kyle…
"Denny Hamlin earned the pole at Pocono Raceway. Here's the complete NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for Sunday's Great American Getaway 400.
"Denny Hamlin chases history this weekend at Pocono, looking to join an exclusive group of NASCAR drivers to win three consecutive races.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:43 PMNASCAR at Pocono starting lineup for 2026 Great American Getaway 400
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 14, for the Great American Getaway 400. Kicking off the race in the pole position is Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Kyle…
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:46 PMPocono Cup Series Starting Lineup: Where Every Driver Will Start Sunday
Denny Hamlin earned the pole at Pocono Raceway. Here's the complete NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for Sunday's Great American Getaway 400.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:20 PMNASCAR at Pocono 2026: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Great American Getaway 400
Denny Hamlin chases history this weekend at Pocono, looking to join an exclusive group of NASCAR drivers to win three consecutive races.
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