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Hamlin Dominates Michigan, Ties Busch Win Record
8 Jun
Summary
- Denny Hamlin secured his third win of the season at Michigan.
- Erik Jones finished second, boosting his Chase contention hopes.
- NASCAR's safety measures proved effective in a violent crash.
Denny Hamlin delivered a commanding performance at Michigan International Speedway on June 7, 2026, to win the FireKeepers Casino 400. Starting from the rear, Hamlin expertly navigated the field to secure his third win of the season and the 63rd of his career, matching Kyle Busch's all-time record.
His dominant run saw him pull away by 11 seconds in the final 40 laps. This victory follows his win the previous week at Nashville, where he drove from the back after a Lap 1 penalty. Erik Jones also had a strong showing, finishing second for Legacy Motor Club and significantly improving his position in the Chase for the Championship standings.
NASCAR's safety protocols were put to the test following a severe crash involving Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott. Both drivers were thankfully able to exit their cars under their own power, underscoring the effectiveness of the SAFER barrier technology in absorbing massive impacts.
Conversely, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece experienced difficult races. Keselowski suffered two separate incidents, leading to a 34th-place finish, while Preece was caught in a multi-car wreck resulting in his third consecutive DNF and a 28th-place finish.
