Denny Hamlin earns pole position for NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Denny Hamlin will start from the pole position in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday after a narrow qualifying run. Hamlin's lap time of 30.296 seconds gave him the edge over Kyle Larson by just 0.001 seconds. RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski qualified third and fourth, respectively, contributing to a strong showing for the team. Toyota placed five drivers in the top eight, while reigning champion Joey Logano qualified 31st, setting the stage for a competitive race. The starting lineup features 40 drivers, with some unable to post qualifying laps.
- •Denny Hamlin wins pole at Chicagoland Speedway
- •Kyle Larson qualifies second, just 0.001 seconds behind
- •Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski qualify third and fourth
- •Joey Logano starts from 31st position
- •Race scheduled for Sunday
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series Starting Lineup: Where Every Driver Will Start at Chicagoland
"Denny Hamlin edged Kyle Larson for the pole. Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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