Breaking:Rain has called off qualifying, so Denny Hamlin…read more
Heavy rain at Michigan International Speedway has led to the cancellation of today’s qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series race. With inclement weather preventing any on-track activities, officials decided to forgo the usual time trials. As a result, Denny Hamlin, who is currently in strong form this season, has been awarded the pole position.
Hamlin, who has consistently performed well throughout the season, will now lead the field to the green flag when the race gets underway. The change in schedule means that the starting grid will be based on points standings and previous performance metrics. Fans and teams are now left to anticipate how this adjustment might influence the race dynamics and strategy. The decision highlights the ongoing challenges of weather-related disruptions in motorsport and their impact on race preparations.