Las Vegas hosted the opening moments of the Cup Series playoff weekend as Denny Hamlin captured the pole for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, anchoring a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep of the top qualifying positions. Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota led a JGR-dominated front row as the team locked the first three spots on the starting grid.
The pole position marks Hamlin's entry into Sunday's 5:30 p.m. ET race, with the broadcast on USA Network and radio coverage via PRN and SiriusXM. This weekend's pole adds to Hamlin's long-running track record, including a career 47th Cup Series pole, underscoring JGR's continued playoff momentum.
Media coverage highlighted the strength across JGR's lineup as Las Vegas prepares to host the Round of 8 showdown, with drivers eyeing stage points, pit strategy, and a desert showdown on the 1.5-mile track.
Teams will refine setups in practice and qualifying sessions ahead of the main event, where Sunday’s race could shape the playoff picture in exciting fashion.
