P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Denny Hamlin beats Ty Gibbs to Phoenix Cup pole in all-JGR front row
Hamlin secured the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race with an average lap speed of 132.655 mph, after topping both Round 1 and the final qualifying round. He will share the front row with his teammate Ty Gibbs. This broke the streak of Fords winning poles at the beginning of the 2024 season. The top 10 starting lineup also includes Chase Elliott, Erik Jones, and William Byron. McDowell and Reddick impressed in Group B qualifying sessions, while Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. will start from the inside due to failing to advance. Despite a minor incident, the qualifying session at Phoenix Raceway set the stage for an exciting race on Sunday.
