Denny Hamlin earns pole position for NASCAR Cup race at Pocono
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Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured pole position for the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway on June 13, 2026. He achieved the fastest lap of 51.948 seconds, marking his 51st career pole and sixth at this venue. Hamlin's No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was the only car to break into the 51-second bracket. Kyle Larson qualified second in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, setting up an intense competition for the race ahead.
- •Denny Hamlin achieved a lap time of 51.948 seconds.
- •This is Hamlin's 51st career pole position.
- •Kyle Larson qualified second for the race.
- •The NASCAR Cup race is scheduled at Pocono Raceway.
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- 9:50 PMESPN F1 — Hamlin to start three-peat bid from pole at Pocono
- 8:07 PMRacer — Hamlin keeps his streak going at Pocono with third consecutive NASCAR pole
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin will start his three-peat bid from the pole at Pocono Raceway
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin
- 7:27 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin
"Denny Hamlin will start his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole after qualifying in the top spot at Pocono Raceway on Saturday. Hamlin, who is trying to win his third consecutive race, covered the “Tricky Triangle” in 51.948 seconds during qualifying and averaged 173.250 mph around the 2 1/2-mile track. It’s Hamlin’s third pole of the season and the sixth of his career at Pocono, where he’s enjoyed more success than any Cup track.
"Sunday at Pocono Raceway, there was no stopping the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin. Hamlin has won three consecutive Cup races: Nashville, Michigan, and now Pocono, earning his eighth career Cup Series victory at the Tricky Triangle. This is Hamlin's 64th career victory, breaking a tie with Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list. Championship leader Tyler Reddick ...Keep reading
"There's just no stopping the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin right now, who snagged pole position for this weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway. He was the only driver to break into the 51-second bracket with a fast lap of 51.948s. This is Hamlin's 51st career pole and his sixth at Pocono. He will be joined on the front row by Kyle Larson in the No. 5 Hendrick ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 11:30 PMDenny Hamlin takes late lead to capture 3rd straight season win, 8th Cup Series win at Pocono
After Christopher Bell ran out of gas, Denny Hamlin was right there to take the lead late, and ultimately take the checkered flag.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:09 PMDenny Hamlin makes it 3 wins in a row, nabs 8th career title at Pocono
Red-hot Toyota driver Denny Hamlin ran down and passed Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to win his career-best third straight race Sunday.
- Motorsport.comJun 14, 2026, 8:36 PMDenny Hamlin wins third consecutive NASCAR Cup race, beating Reddick at Pocono
Sunday at Pocono Raceway, there was no stopping the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin. Hamlin has won three consecutive Cup races: Nashville, Michigan, and now Pocono, earning his eighth career Cup Series victory at the Tricky Triangle. This is Hamlin's 64th career victory, breaking a tie with Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list. Championship leader Tyler Reddick ...Keep reading
- ESPN F1Jun 13, 2026, 9:50 PMHamlin to start three-peat bid from pole at Pocono
Denny Hamlin will start his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole after qualifying in the top spot at Pocono Raceway.
- RacerJun 13, 2026, 8:07 PMHamlin keeps his streak going at Pocono with third consecutive NASCAR pole
Denny Hamlin keeps rolling through the NASCAR Cup Series.Hamlin will start from the pole Sunday at Pocono Raceway as he seeks his third straight victory – a feat he has never accomplished in his career.The winning pole lap was 173.250 mph (51.948 seconds).“I knew for the first three quarters of...
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:58 PMDenny 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 on Saturday. Hamlin, who is trying to win his third consecutive race, covered the “Tricky Triangle” in 51.948 seconds during qualifying and averaged 173.250 mph around the 2 1/2-mile track. It’s Hamlin’s third pole of the season and the sixth of his career at Pocono, where he’s enjoyed more success than any Cup track.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:27 PMNASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin
Hamlin will start from pole as he pursues a third consecutive NASCAR Cup win this weekend
- Motorsport.comJun 13, 2026, 7:27 PMNASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin
There's just no stopping the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Denny Hamlin right now, who snagged pole position for this weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway. He was the only driver to break into the 51-second bracket with a fast lap of 51.948s. This is Hamlin's 51st career pole and his sixth at Pocono. He will be joined on the front row by Kyle Larson in the No. 5 Hendrick ...Keep reading
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