Exciting Start at Texas: NASCAR Cup Series Lineup

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:

1. Tyler Reddick
2. Ty Gibbs
3. Ryan Blaney
4. Christopher Bell
5. Austin Cindric

Group B:

1. Kyle Larson
2. Chase Briscoe
3. William Byron
4. Bubba Wallace
5. Martin Truex Jr.

Kyle Larson clinched the pole position with a lap time of 28.366 seconds.

Starting Lineup (Final):

1. Ty Gibbs
2. Brad Keselowski
3. Kyle Larson
4. Ross Chastain
5. 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.