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Denny Hamlin aims for third straight win at Pocono's Great American Getaway 400

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Denny Hamlin aims for third straight win at Pocono's Great American Getaway 400

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR at Pocono 2026: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Great American Getaway 400

What they're saying

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Denny Hamlin chases history this weekend at Pocono, looking to join an exclusive group of NASCAR drivers to win three consecutive races.
— Yahoo Sports

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