Denny Hamlin rebounds from spin to win pole for first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway
Denny Hamlin recovered from a spin during his warmup lap to secure the pole position for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. Driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, Hamlin posted a two-lap time that included a four-tire pit stop, earning him his second All-Star Race pole. Several other drivers encountered issues during qualifying, including spins and speeding penalties.
- ▪Denny Hamlin won the pole position for the NASCAR All-Star Race after spinning on his warmup lap.
- ▪Hamlin's two-lap qualifying time included a four-tire pit stop, and he drives the No. 11 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
- ▪Brad Keselowski qualified second, followed by Erik Jones, Ross Chastain, and William Byron.
- ▪Multiple drivers had problems during qualifying, including spins by Connor Zilisch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and speeding penalties for Zane Smith, Michael McDowell, and Kyle Larson.
- ▪Zane Smith's No. 38 Ford team earned the first pit stall selection and a $100,000 bonus for the fastest four-tire pit stop (12.612 seconds).
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