Briscoe Wins Dramatic, Delayed Pocono Cup Race

Denny Hamlin secured pole position at Pocono Raceway for the Great American Getaway 400, marking his record-tying fifth pole at the track after missing the previous race for the birth of his son. Despite Hamlin's strong performance, his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe clinched a dramatic victory, holding off Hamlin for his first Pocono win and third career Cup triumph. The race was delayed by thunderstorms and conducted in sweltering heat, yet the event proceeded smoothly and drew large crowds. William Byron, the fastest in practice, crashed during qualifying and started from the rear in a backup car, while other drivers also encountered qualifying issues. Hamlin's continued dominance at Pocono remains a focal point, but Briscoe's win underscores the depth at Joe Gibbs Racing. The event's national broadcast on Amazon Prime Video highlighted NASCAR's evolving media landscape.