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Denny Hamlin Outfuels Byron to Claim Michigan Win and Set JGR Record

NASCAR confirmed Ram’s return to the Truck Series in 2026

Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Overview

  • Hamlin’s fuel-saving strategy allowed him to pass William Byron with four laps to go, securing his third victory of the 2025 season and his 57th career win at Michigan International Speedway.
  • The win made Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing’s winningest driver ever, surpassing Kyle Busch’s franchise record of 56 Cup Series victories.
  • William Byron led 98 laps but ran dry on the final lap, while Carson Hocevar led 32 laps before a left-rear tire failure relegated him to 29th place.
  • RFK Racing posted its best combined result of the season, placing all three of its drivers inside the top 10 with Chris Buescher finishing second.
  • NASCAR announced that Ram will join the Truck Series in 2026, marking the return of the fourth manufacturer to its national touring championships.