# Hamlin Wins Pole, Pit Crew Challenge Winners Seek Advantage

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-05-16T20:06:13+00:00
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Denny Hamlin secures pole position for NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, despite a spin on warm-up lap. Zane Smiths team wins Pit Crew Challenge, earning first pick of pit stalls. Qualifying format tests drivers and crews, with penalties for speeding and improper blending. All-Star Race features two seventy-five lap segments and a two-hundred-lap finale, with a million dollars up for grabs. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a07988dafbf35df

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