COTA Qualifying Results: March 2024 (NASCAR Cup Series)

NASCAR’s elite drivers converged at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, for a thrilling round of practice and qualifying sessions ahead of the main event. Here’s a breakdown of the starting lineup and practice results:

Qualifying Sessions:

In an exciting qualifying format, drivers were split into two groups for the initial round. The top five from each group advanced to the final round to compete for pole position.

• Group A Qualifying Results (Top 5): Tyler Reddick claimed the top spot with an impressive lap time of 2 minutes and 9.13 seconds, closely followed by Ty Gibbs, Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, and Corey LaJoie.
• Group B Qualifying Results (Top 5): William Byron secured pole position with a lightning-fast lap time of 2 minutes and 9.11 seconds, trailed by Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, and Martin Truex Jr.

Despite a spin during the second round, Bubba Wallace secured a starting position, albeit further back in the field.

As a result of his stellar performance, William Byron earned the coveted pole position, setting the stage for an electrifying race.

Starting Lineup:

The official starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series at COTA:

1. William Byron – 2:09.64
2. Ty Gibbs – 2:09.65
3. Tyler Reddick – 2:09.82
4. Christopher Bell – 2:09.93
5. Corey LaJoie – 2:10.46
6. Ross Chastain – 2:10.67
7. Martin Truex Jr – 2:10.91
8. Denny Hamlin – 2:11.15
9. Chase Elliott – 2:11.41
10. Bubba Wallace – 2:23.57

Several drivers, including Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen, narrowly missed advancing out of Round 1 but demonstrated impressive speed during practice sessions.

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Practice Results:

The practice session showcased the drivers’ prowess on the track, with William Byron leading the pack with a blistering lap time of 129.626 seconds, closely trailed by Ty Gibbs, Alex Bowman, and Bubba Wallace.

As the drivers fine-tuned their strategies and honed their skills during practice, anticipation for the main event continued to build, promising an action-packed race day at COTA.