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Denny Hamlin Claims Pole for Cook Out 400 at Martinsville

3/29/2026

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Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, marking his fifth pole at this track and 49th overall in the Cup Series.
Hamlin posted a lap speed of 98.241 mph.
William Byron qualified second, with Chase Briscoe starting 27th.
Josh Berry qualified third.
Shane van Gisbergen qualified fifth.

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Denny Hamlin secured the pole for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, marking his fifth pole at this track and 49th overall in the Cup Series.
Hamlin posted a lap speed of 98.241 mph.
William Byron qualified second, with Chase Briscoe starting 27th.
Josh Berry qualified third.
Shane van Gisbergen qualified fifth.