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NASCAR: Hamlin Edges Larson for Chicagoland Pole
5 Jul
Summary
- Denny Hamlin secured the pole position with a speed of 178.241 mph.
- This marks Hamlin's third consecutive pole on an oval track.
- Kyle Larson qualified second, just milliseconds behind Hamlin.
Denny Hamlin secured the coveted pole position for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. His qualifying lap clocked in at 30.296 seconds, achieving a top speed of 178.241 mph. This marks a significant achievement for Hamlin, as it's his third consecutive pole position on an oval track. He has now amassed four poles this season and 52 in his career, placing him ninth on the all-time NASCAR list.
Kyle Larson narrowly missed out on the top spot, qualifying in second place with a lap time of 30.297 seconds and a speed of 178.235 mph. RFK Racing drivers Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski followed, securing third and fourth positions respectively. Ty Gibbs completed the top five, showing a strong performance ahead of Sunday's race. The close competition among the top drivers promises an engaging event for racing enthusiasts.
