Denny Hamlin Reaches NASCAR Milestone Achieved by Only 6 Other Drivers

Denny Hamlin arrived at Michigan International Speedway chasing another strong weekend. He left qualifying with something far more significant.By earning the 50th pole position of his NASCAR Cup Series career, Hamlin became just the seventh driver in series history to record at least 50 Cup Series victories and 50 pole awards, joining one of the most exclusive groups NASCAR has ever seen.The accomplishment came after Hamlin posted the fastest lap in Saturday’s qualifying session at Michiga