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Denny Hamlin Grabs Pocono Pole as Byron Wrecks in Qualifying

Hamlin’s pole run underscores his Pocono mastery ahead of the Great American Getaway 400

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Denny Hamlin sits Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the podium in the Pocono Raceway Media Center after winning the pole for Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400. (Keith Groller / The Morning Call)
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Overview

  • Denny Hamlin turned the quickest lap in qualifying to secure his first pole of 2025 at Pocono and extend his record to five poles at the track.
  • William Byron, who topped practice speeds, spun into the inside wall in the Tunnel Turn during qualifying and will start the race in a backup car.
  • Chris Buescher posted the second-fastest time, and Carson Hocevar, John Hunter Nemechek and Cole Custer rounded out the top five starters.
  • Bubba Wallace was unable to make a time after his car’s starter failed, Brennan Poole was barred following three failed inspections, and both Josh Berry and Cody Ware sat out qualifying due to practice damage.
  • The Great American Getaway 400 is set to go green at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday with live coverage on Prime Video, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio