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Denny Hamlin Secures Pole Position for Great American Getaway 400

The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran’s first top qualifying result of the season underscores his knack for fast laps at the 2.5-mile track.

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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 claimed his first pole of the 2025 season and fifth all-time at Pocono by posting the fastest lap in qualifying.
  • Chris Buescher completed the front row for RFK Racing, finishing just 0.083 seconds behind Hamlin’s pace.
  • After topping Saturday practice, William Byron lost control through the Tunnel Turn, struck the inside wall and will start from the back in a backup car.
  • Bubba Wallace couldn’t post a qualifying time after his car’s starter failed, and Brennan Poole was barred from qualifying following three inspection failures.
  • Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 will go green at 2 p.m. ET from Pocono Raceway with coverage across Prime Video, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.