Denny Hamlin secures pole for NASCAR Cup race at Michigan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Denny Hamlin captured pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.018 seconds with a lap time of 36.901 seconds. Hamlin, who experienced a flat tire in practice, achieved his 50th career pole and second of the 2026 season. Championship leader Tyler Reddick qualified third, followed by Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe. The qualifying session saw notable struggles from Team Penske and Trackhouse Racing, with their drivers qualifying well outside the top positions. The race is set to commence shortly after qualifying.
- •Denny Hamlin qualifies first with a time of 36.901 seconds
- •Carson Hocevar finishes second in qualifying
- •Tyler Reddick starts third; Ty Gibbs fourth
- •Team Penske struggles with drivers qualifying 18th to 31st
- •Race at Michigan International Speedway to follow qualifying
- 11:27 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup Michigan starting lineup: Denny Hamlin snags pole from Carson Hocevar
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Michigan starting lineup: Denny Hamlin snags pole from Carson Hocevar
- 11:26 PMRacer — Hamlin denies Hocevar Cup Series pole at Michigan
"Even after suffering a flat tire in practice, Denny Hamlin fought back in qualifying to secure pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. Hamlin was the final driver on the track, and he denied home hero Carson Hocevar by just 0.018s with a pole lap of 36.901s. This is Hamlin's 50th career pole, and his second of the 2026 season. Only six drivers besides ...Keep reading
"Denny Hamlin will defend his victory at Michigan International Speedway from the pole position after besting Carson Hocevar on his final attempt.
"This is Hamlin's 50th career NASCAR Cup Series pole, denying home hero Hocevar in the final seconds of qualifying
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 11:27 PMNASCAR Cup Michigan starting lineup: Denny Hamlin snags pole from Carson Hocevar
Even after suffering a flat tire in practice, Denny Hamlin fought back in qualifying to secure pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. Hamlin was the final driver on the track, and he denied home hero Carson Hocevar by just 0.018s with a pole lap of 36.901s. This is Hamlin's 50th career pole, and his second of the 2026 season. Only six drivers besides ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:27 PMNASCAR Cup Michigan starting lineup: Denny Hamlin snags pole from Carson Hocevar
This is Hamlin's 50th career NASCAR Cup Series pole, denying home hero Hocevar in the final seconds of qualifying
- RacerJun 6, 2026, 11:26 PMHamlin denies Hocevar Cup Series pole at Michigan
Denny Hamlin will defend his victory at Michigan International Speedway from the pole position after besting Carson Hocevar on his final attempt.
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