Denny Hamlin earns pole position for Cup Series race at Pocono
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured the Busch Light Pole Award, positioning himself at the front for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, June 15. This marks Hamlin's fourth pole win of the season, continuing a strong performance trend as he drives the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. The race is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Prime Video. Hamlin's pole position contributes to his reputation as a competitive driver in the series this season.
- •Denny Hamlin claims pole position at Pocono Raceway.
- •This marks his fourth pole award of the season.
- •The NASCAR Cup Series race is on June 15, starting at 1 p.m. ET.
- •Hamlin drives for Joe Gibbs Racing with the No. 11 Toyota.
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"The 16th round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season at Pocono Raceway had a fairly predictable ending, as Denny Hamlin collected his 64th career win and his eighth at the 'Tricky Triangle' over championship leader Tyler Reddick. But there was still plenty to discuss after 400 miles and 160 laps of action around the unique track. NASCAR will now head west to California for a street race at Naval Base ...Keep reading
"Denny Hamlin wins Sunday afternoon's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. Check out the full NASCAR results from Pocono!
"Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway (1 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 5:36 PMWinners and losers from a somewhat predictable NASCAR Cup race at Pocono
The 16th round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season at Pocono Raceway had a fairly predictable ending, as Denny Hamlin collected his 64th career win and his eighth at the 'Tricky Triangle' over championship leader Tyler Reddick. But there was still plenty to discuss after 400 miles and 160 laps of action around the unique track. NASCAR will now head west to California for a street race at Naval Base ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:09 AMDenny Hamlin is 2026 Cup championship favorite, more NASCAR Pocono race winners, losers
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Pocono race on June 14. Here are the NASCAR Pocono winners and losers.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:12 AMDenny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono in June 2026
Denny Hamlin wins Sunday afternoon's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. Check out the full NASCAR results from Pocono!
- NASCARJun 13, 2026, 9:03 PMDenny Hamlin soars to Busch Light Pole at Pocono - NASCAR.com
Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway (1 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
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