Joey Logano Secures Pole Position for Daytona 500
In the thrilling qualifying round at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2024, NASCAR Cup Series drivers battled for the coveted pole position in preparation for the Daytona 500. The top two qualifiers would secure their spots on the front row for the main event, while the rest would determine their starting positions for the Daytona Duels.
Round 1 Qualifying Results
The initial qualifying round saw drivers give it their all in a single lap around the iconic track. Joey Logano emerged as the top qualifier with an impressive time of 49.465 seconds, securing the pole position for the Daytona 500. Michael McDowell joined Logano on the front row with a lap time of 49.536 seconds.
The top 10 qualifiers advancing to Round 2 were:
- Joey Logano (49.465)
- Michael McDowell (49.536)
- Kyle Larson (49.550)
- Austin Cindric (49.667)
- Chase Elliott (49.675)
- William Byron (49.676)
- Austin Dillon (49.705)
- Kyle Busch (49.725)
- Ross Chastain (49.756)
- Harrison Burton (49.909)
Round 2 – Pole Position Determination
The top 10 qualifiers from Round 1 proceeded to Round 2 to vie for the coveted pole position. Ultimately, it was Joey Logano who continued his stellar performance, securing the pole with a remarkable lap time of 49.465 seconds. Michael McDowell maintained his strong position, completing the front row with a time of 49.536 seconds.
Failed to Advance:
Notable drivers who failed to advance into Round 2 included Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, Ryan Preece, Chase Briscoe, Chris Buescher, and others.
Daytona 500 Qualifying Results – Top 10
- Joey Logano – 49.465
- Michael McDowell – 49.536
- Kyle Larson – 49.550
- Austin Cindric – 49.667
- Chase Elliott – 49.675
- William Byron – 49.676
- Austin Dillon – 49.705
- Kyle Busch – 49.725
- Ross Chastain – 49.756
- Harrison Burton – 49.909
Daytona Duels Lineup Set:
With the pole position secured by Logano and McDowell, the focus shifted to the Daytona Duels, where the finishing positions would determine the complete lineup for the Daytona 500. The qualifiers in odd positions lined up for Duel 1, while even-positioned qualifiers set the lineup for Duel 2.
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Daytona Duels – Starting Lineup (Duel 1)
- Joey Logano – 49.465
- Kyle Larson – 49.550
- Chase Elliott – 49.675
- Austin Dillon – 49.705
- Ross Chastain – 49.756
- Todd Gilliland – 49.906
- Ryan Preece – 49.952
- Chris Buescher – 49.978
- Alex Bowman – 49.996
- Daniel Suarez – 50.058
Daytona Duels – Starting Lineup (Duel 2):
- Michael McDowell – 49.536
- Austin Cindric – 49.667
- William Byron – 49.676
- Kyle Busch – 49.725
- Harrison Burton – 49.909
- Riley Herbst – 49.946
- Chase Briscoe – 49.966
- Noah Gragson – 49.979
- Ryan Blaney – 50.003
- AJ Allmendinger – 50.101
As the stage is set for the Daytona Duels on February 15th, 2024, fans eagerly await the high-stakes races that will determine the starting grid for the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 weekend promises to be filled with intense competition, showcasing the skill and speed of NASCAR’s top drivers. Stay tuned for the thrilling events unfolding at Daytona International Speedway
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