Denny Hamlin earns pole position for NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on July 4, 2026, with a lap time of 30.296 seconds, averaging 178.241 mph. This marks Hamlin's fourth consecutive pole at an oval track, highlighting his recent strong performances. He has started first in four of the last six races. Fans and competitors will be watching closely as the race unfolds.
- •Hamlin's pole position comes after a series of strong qualifying runs.
- •The lap time of 30.296 seconds set at Chicagoland Speedway is notable.
- •This is Hamlin's fourth straight pole on an oval track.
- •He has secured the top spot in four of the last six races.
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"CHICAGO — Denny Hamlin is atop the NASCAR Cup Series points standings for the first time all season. If that wasn’t enough reason for Hamlin to head into Fourth of July weekend in a celebratory mood, the series’ return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. for the first time since 2019 is definitely a welcome one. Hamlin won the Cup Series race in 2015 and has finished in the top 10 in five ...
"Denny Hamlin has the pole position for a NASCAR Cup Series race. Hamlin had a lap time of 30.296 seconds and a best speed of 178.241 mph on Saturday in qualifying for the first Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years. It was just enough to edge Kyle Larson in second at 30.297 seconds and 178.235 mph in his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
"The NASCAR Cup Series is back at Chicagoland tomorrow night at 6:00pm EST for the Eero 400. Qualifying was held Saturday afternoon, with Denny Hamlin finishing on the Pole position.This is Hamlin’s 4th Pole award on the year and his 52nd in his career. He has been on top of qualifying at Martinsville, Michigan, Pocono,…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 4:42 AMToyota Has it Figured Out: Denny Hamlin Charges to Fourth Pole Award of the Season
The NASCAR Cup Series is back at Chicagoland tomorrow night at 6:00pm EST for the Eero 400. Qualifying was held Saturday afternoon, with Denny Hamlin finishing on the Pole position.This is Hamlin’s 4th Pole award on the year and his 52nd in his career. He has been on top of qualifying at Martinsville, Michigan, Pocono,…
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:57 AMDenny Hamlin wins pole position for NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
Denny Hamlin has the pole position for a NASCAR Cup Series race again with a lap time of 30.296 seconds and best speed of 178.241 mph in qualifying for the first Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:10 AMDenny Hamlin earns pole position for eero 400 in NASCAR’s return to Joliet racetrack. ‘I’m a Chicago master.’
CHICAGO — Denny Hamlin is atop the NASCAR Cup Series points standings for the first time all season. If that wasn’t enough reason for Hamlin to head into Fourth of July weekend in a celebratory mood, the series’ return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. for the first time since 2019 is definitely a welcome one. Hamlin won the Cup Series race in 2015 and has finished in the top 10 in five ...
- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 10:10 PMHamlin on pole for NASCAR's Chicagoland return
Denny Hamlin has claimed the pole position for NASCAR's first Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:32 PMDenny Hamlin wins pole position for NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway
Denny Hamlin has the pole position for a NASCAR Cup Series race. Hamlin had a lap time of 30.296 seconds and a best speed of 178.241 mph on Saturday in qualifying for the first Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years. It was just enough to edge Kyle Larson in second at 30.297 seconds and 178.235 mph in his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
- RacerJul 4, 2026, 8:15 PMHamlin's hot streak continues with Cup Series pole in Chicago
Denny Hamlin is on the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series… again.Hamlin earned his fourth straight pole on an oval at Chicagoland Speedway with a lap of 178.241 mph (30.296 seconds). It held up, giving him the top starting spot for the fourth time in the last six races and...
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