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Denny Hamlin broke the Ford streak in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying Saturday at Phoenix Raceway by claiming the pole with a lap of 132.655mph (27.138s). Hamlin was fastest in both rounds of qualifyi…
Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Phoenix Raceway in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying by clocking a lap of 132.655mph. This marked his 41st career pole and third at the venue. Hamlin expressed determination to improve at Phoenix to enhance his championship prospects. Ty Gibbs will line up alongside Hamlin on the front row after running at 132.227mph. Other top qualifiers include Chase Elliott, Erik Jones, and William Byron. Tyler Reddick, Noah Gragson, and Chase Briscoe also had strong qualifying sessions. Kyle Larson, the Cup Series points leader, will start 17th on the grid. Derek Kraus, making his second Cup Series start, qualified 25th, while Kyle Busch will start 31st. Unfortunately, Josh Berry spun and will start from the back of the field after qualifying in 36th place, requiring repairs before the race on Sunday.
