Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsWednesday, June 24, 2026

NASCAR Michigan 2016: Lineup, starting grid for Pure Michigan 400

Pole-sitter Joey Logano could tie a Michigan record with a win on Sunday.

Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Joey Logano is quite familiar with winning from the pole at Michigan International Speedway, something he’s accomplished twice previously -- including in June at the 2-mile track.

The Team Penske driver will have a chance to make it a third on Sunday, as he took the No. 1 spot on the starting grid during Friday qualifying for the Pure Michigan 400. A victory and Logano would tie NASCAR Hall of Famers David Pearson and Bill Elliott as the only drivers to win times from the pole at Michigan.

“Anytime you can put your name with a Hall of Fame member of any sort is really special for me,” Logano said. “That is crazy, a really neat stat.”

Logano shares the front row with Jimmie Johnson, who’s looking to snap a slump that’s hindered him and his Hendrick Motorsports teammates for much of the summer. Starting third is Denny Hamlin, who was fastest in final practice on Saturday but slightly damaged his car after he spun exiting Turn 4. His team was able to make repairs and he will not have to switch to a backup Toyota.

Kevin Harvick, who won a week ago at Bristol Motor Speedway, is fourth, and rookie Chase Elliott, Johnson’s teammate, in fifth.

“I just got loose,” Hamlin told NBC Sports. “It was definitely out of the blue, for sure. The tire and the track combination, you’re so on the edge that when you break traction, you fully pretty much break traction.

“We were going to patch it, just put the splitter on it. But it has a little bit of structure damage to the bumper bars and whatnot ... We’ve got a real good baseline. We’ll make sure it’s right when we go to the green flag tomorrow.”

Completing the top 10 qualifiers were Alex Bowman -- substituting for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who’s recovering from a concussion -- rookie Ryan Blaney, Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards and Ryan Newman.

The green flag waves on the Pure Michigan 400 at 2:16 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBCSN.

Pure Michigan 400 starting grid
Position Driver Make Speed
1 Joey Logano Ford 201.698
2 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet 201.523
3 Denny Hamlin Toyota 201.416
4 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 201.382
5 Chase Elliott Chevrolet 201.303
6 Alex Bowman Chevrolet 201.207
7 Ryan Blaney Ford 201.202
8 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet 201.039
9 Carl Edwards Toyota 201.005
10 Ryan Newman Chevrolet 200.462
11 Kasey Kahne Chevrolet 200.028
12 Kyle Larson Chevrolet 199.341
13 Matt Kenseth Toyota 200.390
14 Martin Truex, Jr. Toyota 200.356
15 Tony Stewart Chevrolet 200.323
16 Kyle Busch Toyota 200.245
17 Austin Dillon Chevrolet 200.106
18 Brad Keselowski Ford 200.017
19 Kurt Busch Chevrolet 199.253
20 Paul Menard Chevrolet 199.203
21 Chris Buescher Ford 198.912
22 Greg Biffle Ford 198.791
23 Danica Patrick Chevrolet 198.747
24 Trevor Bayne Ford 198.183
25 A.J. Allmendinger Chevrolet 198.265
26 Aric Almirola Ford 198.178
27 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet 198.129
28 Casey Mears Chevrolet 197.553
29 Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. Ford 197.509
30 Brian Scott Ford 196.105
31 Regan Smith Chevrolet 196.084
32 David Ragan Toyota 196.057
33 Landon Cassill Ford 195.567
34 Matt DiBenedetto Toyota 195.159
35 Sam Hornish, Jr. Chevrolet 194.458
36 Michael Annett Chevrolet 192.838
37 Cole Whitt Chevrolet 192.072
38 Josh Wise Chevrolet 191.939
39 Reed Sorenson Chevrolet 188.966
40 Jeffrey Earnhardt Ford No speed
See More:

More in NASCAR

NASCAR
Kyle Busch, NASCAR legend, dies at 41 after sudden illnessKyle Busch, NASCAR legend, dies at 41 after sudden illness
NASCAR

RIP Kyle Busch, 1985-2026.

By Mark Schofield
NBA
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR joy in Victory Lane is the most delightful sight in sportsMichael Jordan’s NASCAR joy in Victory Lane is the most delightful sight in sports
NBA

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR 3-peat is another milestone for the GOAT

By Ricky O'Donnell
NASCAR
LSU star provides a NASCAR crossover with women’s college basketball at DaytonaLSU star provides a NASCAR crossover with women’s college basketball at Daytona
NASCAR

Flau’Jae Johnson will wave the green flag at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona.

By Mitchell Northam
NASCAR
This NASCAR mom can make history at Daytona’s Xfinity raceThis NASCAR mom can make history at Daytona’s Xfinity race
NASCAR

Natalie Decker returns to NASCAR at Daytona just six months after giving birth to her son.

By Mitchell Northam
NASCAR
How Dale Earnhardt’s iconic ‘Taz’ Looney Tunes paint scheme returned to the trackHow Dale Earnhardt’s iconic ‘Taz’ Looney Tunes paint scheme returned to the track
NASCAR

In the zMAX CARS Tour, the Taz car made its return to the track 25 years after its NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500.

By Mitchell Northam
NASCAR
After top 20 finish in Chicago, this woman will race in 3 more NASCAR Cup Series events in 2025After top 20 finish in Chicago, this woman will race in 3 more NASCAR Cup Series events in 2025
NASCAR

Legge, who has raced in the Indy 500 four times, will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet in two races at the Brickyard later this month.

By Mitchell Northam