Denny Hamlin breaks drought with last-lap tap-and-pass at Kansas: Denny Hamlin didn’t tap-dance around the tap that helped him to a much-needed victory at Kyle Larson’s expense in Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. On the final lap, after an intense chase that began with a restart on Lap 221 of 267, Hamlin closed in on Larson’s Chevrolet and further loosened an already loose race car. Slight contact from the right front of Hamlin’s Toyota turned Larson into the outside wall as Hamlin streaked past and took the checkered flag.[Read More](5-7-2023)

#11-Denny Hamlin won the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. The win is his 1st win of the year, 4th at Kansas and 49th career win.
#5-Larson finished 2nd followed by pole sitter #24-Byron, #23-Wallace, #1-Chastain, #22-Logano, #9-Elliott, #19-Truex, Jr., #45-Reddick, and #3-Dillon.
Hamlin took the lead on the final lap after getting into the rear of Larson as both drivers battled for the lead over the final 25 laps.
Stage 1 was won by #11-Hamlin. Stage 2 was won by #22-Logano.
There were 37 lead changes among 12 drivers and 11 cautions for 57 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 117.564mph.
See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report.

Race Fast Facts – Kansas:
Denny Hamlin won the AdventHealth 400, his 49th victory in 626 Cup Series races.
This is his first victory and fifth top-10 finish in 2023.
This is his fourth victory and 13th top-10 finish in 30 races at Kansas Speedway.
Kyle Larson (second) posted his ninth top-10 finish in 17 races at Kansas Speedway. It is his fifth top-10 finish in 2023.
William Byron (third) posted his seventh top-10 finish in 11 races at Kansas Speedway.
Noah Gragson (29th) was the highest finishing rookie.
Ross Chastain leads the point standings by 31 points over Christopher Bell.
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Cup Series Playoff Standings after Kansas:
Race 12 of 26 in the regular season
1) #5-Kyle Larson [2 wins], 338
2) #24-William Byron [2 wins], 331
3) #8-Kyle Busch [2 win], 308
4) #20-Christopher Bell [1 win], 373
5) #11-Denny Hamlin [1 win], 368
6) #19-Martin Truex, Jr. [1 win], 368
7) #45-Tyler Reddick [1 win], 354
8) #22-Joey Logano [1 win], 315
9) #47-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. [1 win], 295
10) #1-Ross Chastain, 404
11) #4-Kevin Harvick, 358
12) #12-Ryan Blaney, 350
13) #6-Brad Keselowski, 321
14) #17-Chris Buescher, 302
15)#99-Daniel Suarez, 259
16) #14-Chase Briscoe, 255
See the Driver Points Standings and Owner Points Standings.

Paint Schemes

Cars to the rear: #7-LaJoie (unapproved adjustments), #47-Stenhouse, Jr. (unapproved adjustments), #78-Bilicki (unapproved adjustments)

Pit Stall Selections: The selections of pit stalls for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway have been made.
Pole winner #24-Byron chose pit stall 1.
Outside pole sitter #5-Larson took the 5th stall.
See all pit choices on the Kansas Pit Stall page.

#24-William Byron won the Busch pole for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway with speed of 179.206mph for his 2nd pole of the year, 1st at Kansas and 10th of his career.
#5-Larson will start second followed by #1-Chastain, #19-Truex. Jr., #45-Reddick, #22-Logano, #54-Gibbs, #11-Hamlin, #99-Suarez, and #12-Blaney.
See the complete qualifying results and the AdventHealth 400 Starting Lineup.

Kansas Speedway – Qualifying Fast Facts:
William Byron won the Pole Award for the AdventHealth 400 with a lap of 30.133 seconds, 179.206 mph.
This is his 10th pole in 192 NASCAR Cup Series races.
This is his second pole and eighth top-10 start in 2023.
This is his first pole in 11 races at Kansas Speedway.
Kyle Larson (second) posted his eighth top-10 start of 2023 and his eighth in 17 races at Kansas Speedway.
Ross Chastain (third) posted his second top-10 start at Kansas Speedway. It is his fifth in 12 races this season.
Ty Gibbs (seventh) was the fastest qualifying rookie.
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Qualifying Order

Practice for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway is complete:
#11-Hamlin 174.887
#2-Cindric 174.531
#8-Busch 174.300
#22-Logano 174.261
#23-Wallace 174.176
Slowest: #78-Bilicki 166.010
Most laps run: #99-Suarez, 33 laps.
Best 10 consecutive lap avg (of 22 drivers): #11-Hamlin 173.363
Notes: #24-Byron made slight contact with the wall.  #78-Bilicki spun out at the end of group A and made light contact.
See the fastest speeds, best 10 consecutive lap average, laps run, and more on the AdventHealth 400 Practice speeds page.

Crew Rosters

The entry list for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway is posted, 36 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed.
Some of the drivers entered include: #15-Poole, #48-Berry, #51-Yeley, #78-Bilicki.
See the full entry list on the AdventHealth 400 Entry List page.

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