The NASCAR Cup Series drivers gathered at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth for the EchoPark Automotive 400. The track, spanning 1.5 miles, was set to witness a round of practice and qualifying sessions before the main event on Sunday.
Here’s a breakdown of how the drivers lined up for the race:
Due to incidents during practice, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch opted out of qualifying.
In the qualifying rounds, the top 5 cars from each group advanced to the final round for another lap. For positions 11th and beyond, Group A determined the outside row, while Group B decided the inside row.
Starting Lineup (Round 1):
Group A:
- Tyler Reddick
- Ty Gibbs
- Ryan Blaney
- Christopher Bell
- Austin Cindric
Group B:
- Kyle Larson
- Chase Briscoe
- William Byron
- Bubba Wallace
- Martin Truex Jr.
Kyle Larson clinched the pole position with a lap time of 28.366 seconds.
Starting Lineup (Final):
- Ty Gibbs
- Brad Keselowski
- Kyle Larson
- Ross Chastain
- Alex Bowman
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The qualifying sessions showcased the skills of the drivers as they battled for prime positions on the starting grid. With the lineup finalized, anticipation soared for an action-packed race at the Texas Motor Speedway.
