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Denny Hamlin Claims Pole for NASCAR Championship Race

11/2/2025

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Summary

Denny Hamlin's Pole Position

Denny Hamlin secured pole for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, posting a lap time of 26.914 seconds.
William Byron qualified second and Kyle Larson qualified third.
Chase Briscoe, the fourth championship contender, qualified 12th after tire issues during practice.
The race is scheduled for November 2 at 3 p.m. ET and runs 312 laps.
NBC will broadcast the race, with Peacock and HBO Max providing streaming.

Summary

Brandon Jones' Pole Position

Brandon Jones secured pole for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on November 1.
Taylor Gray and Sheldon Creed qualified second and third behind Jones.
Contenders Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, and Jesse Love qualified fourth through sixth.
Jones aims to spoil the championship and finish strong despite playoff elimination.
The race starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and is broadcast on the CW Network with MRN and SiriusXM.

History

Historical Context

The NASCAR Cup Series began in 1949 as the Strictly Stock Division, with Red Byron winning the inaugural championship. Founded by Bill France Sr., NASCAR quickly gained popularity, hosting over 50 races that year. Today, the series continues to thrive, with events like the championship at Phoenix Raceway, reflecting its significant cultural impact and drawing millions of fans across the United States.

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Denny Hamlin's Pole Position

Denny Hamlin secured pole for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, posting a lap time of 26.914 seconds.
William Byron qualified second and Kyle Larson qualified third.
Chase Briscoe, the fourth championship contender, qualified 12th after tire issues during practice.
The race is scheduled for November 2 at 3 p.m. ET and runs 312 laps.
NBC will broadcast the race, with Peacock and HBO Max providing streaming.

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