Pole Sitter rumors, news

Pole Sitter news, rumors

  • • Chase Elliott is 9/1 to win 2023 Pala Casino 400
       9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 29th               No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 DAYTONA 500 REWIND: Chase Elliott was putting toget...2023
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  • • NASCAR Exclusive: ‘It’s gonna be interesting’: Bowman speaks before Daytona Duels
    Alex Weaver interviews Sunday's pole sitter, Alex Bowman: A pole sitter has not won the Daytona 500 since 2000, so can Bowman break the streak?...2023
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  • Dixon snaps streak, wins IndyCar event in Canada
    • Dixon snaps streak, wins IndyCar event in Canada
    Scott Dixon snapped a 22-race winless streak Sunday and moved into a tie with Mario Andretti for second on IndyCar's career wins list when he held off pole-sitter Colton Herta and Felix Rosenqvist in the series' return to Canada....2022
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  • • Hamlin’s First 600 Victory Comes In Two OTs
    By Jeff Hood | Senior Writer RacinToday.com CONCORD, N.C. – When it comes to ranking the rich history of the Coca-Cola 600, Sunday night’s edition will easily rank among the best. Pole sitter Denny Hamlin fended off a ......2022
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Pole Sitter injury and suspension

  • • Crash, weather mar first 15 laps at Daytona 500
    Rain and lightning forced the Daytona 500 to go under a red flag after just 15 laps on Sunday. The storm hit as track workers were cleaning up after a 16-car wreck. The crash occurred as the field went down the backstretch heading into Turn 3, when contact from behind by Christopher Bell sent Aric Almirola spinning into pole sitter Alex Bowman as they were trying to move into second place behind...2021
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  • • NASCAR Cup: Joey Logano claims pole at Martinsville
    Joey Logano claimed his fifth pole at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway on Saturday with a 19.356-second/97.830 mph lap in the third of three rounds of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying for Sunday’s STP 500. With his latest pole, he becomes the sixth different pole sitter in the six races, so far, of the 2019 season. “You just have to be so precise and pushing yourself so hard in the corners, ...2019
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  • • Clint Bowyer fastest in final Atlanta practice, Kyle Busch crashes
    Clint Bowyer was the fastest driver in Saturday’s final practice session for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. Rain canceled qualifying sessions for both the Xfinity and Gander Outdoors Truck Series but the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series was able to get on the 1.5-mile track and practice. Pole sitter Aric Almirola was 13th fastest. […]...2019
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  • • Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP, extends lead
    Marc Marquez won the Aragon Grand Prix to extend his overall lead of the MotoGP championship to 72 points on Sunday, after pole-sitter Jorge Lorenzo crashed on the opening lap....2018
  • • The Latest: Harvick blows tire, crashes out in Vegas
    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR playoff opener at Las Vegas (all times local): 2:22 p.m. Kevin Harvick is out of the NASCAR playoff race in Las Vegas after blowing his right front tire during the second stage. Harvick’s blowout also took out pole-sitter Erik Jones, who couldn’t react quickly enough and rear-ended Harvick with 120 laps to go at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Harvick and Kyle B...2018
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  • • Xfinity pole-sitter Brad Keselowski to start race at rear after penalty
    Brad Keselowski was late to the Xfinity drivers meeting and will have to start at the rear....2018
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  • • Pole-sitter Kyle Busch hit with pit penalty early in Stage 2 at Chicago (video)
    Kyle Busch was penalized for having crew members over the wall to soon....2017
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  • • Kyle Busch Nails First Xfinity Series Win At Watkins Glen
    Kyle Busch on Saturday got his first Xfinity Series win at the Watkins Glen road circuit in upstate New York. Busch overcame a pit road penalty and went on to beat pole-sitter Joey Logano of Team Penske to the finish line by 1.049 seconds in the Zippo 200 at the 2.45-mile course. “The cars have really been [...]...2017
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  • • Matt Kenseth emerges victorious from a wild second stage at Daytona
    Joe Gibbs Racing driver wins second stage marred by a 10-lap crash and damage for pole-sitter Dale Earnhardt Jr....2017
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  • • Frightening wreck knocks Scott Dixon out of Indianapolis 500
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Pole sitter Scott Dixon was knocked out of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday by a terrifying crash that saw his car fly over the car of Jay Howard and land atop the inside safety fence, where it split in two amid sparks and flames....2017
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Pole Sitter lifestyle

  • • Dixon Back On Track After Having Gun Put To Head
    By John Sturbin | Senior Writer RacinToday.com Newly-crowned Indianapolis 500 pole-sitter Scott Dixon returned to the relative safety of life at 225-plus mph Monday, hours after being robbed at gunpoint at a fast food restaurant near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dixon, wife Emma and three-time Indy 500 champion Dario Franchitti were unharmed in an incident that occurred at approximately [...]...2017
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "NASCAR Exclusive: ‘It’s gonna be interesting’: Bowman speaks before Daytona Duels"

  • 2022
    "Dixon snaps streak, wins IndyCar event in Canada"

  • 2021
    "A Tangled Friendship: Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney Lose Opportunity at Clash Win"

  • 2020
    "Kevin Harvick wins Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway"

  • 2019
    "NASCAR Cup: Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano claim Duel wins"

  • 2018
    "David Gilliland wins Truck Series pole, starting lineup for NEXTERA Energy Resources 250"

  • 2017
    "IndyCar driver Scott Dixon, retired racer Dario Franchitti robbed at Taco Bell"

  • 2016
    "Chase Elliott goes from pole to crashing in 19 laps at Daytona"

  • 2015
    "Pole-sitter Jeff Gordon to start in rear at Las Vegas after wreck in practice"

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Pole Sitter stats and results

  • NASCAR Cup Martinsville qualifying results: Elliott on pole
    • NASCAR Cup Martinsville qualifying results: Elliott on pole
    Chase Elliott earned his tenth career pole and his first at Martinsville.He is followed by several Ford drivers with Aric Almirola starting alongside him. Although track position is crucial at the tight short track, the pole-sitter has not won a race there since Jimmie Johnson did it in 2013. There were no incidents during either round of qualifying.Read ...Keep reading...2022
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  • • Myatt Snider Wins Kentucky Xfinity Pole
    By virtue of his 15th-place finish in the 2020 Shady Rays 200, Myatt Snider is the pole-sitter for the second race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kentucky Speedway. Snider gained one position in the championship standings following the first race of the doubleheader. After 14 races this season, he is in 12th place, … The post Myatt Snider Wins Kentucky Xfinity Pole appeared first on Fr...2020
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  • • Justin Haley Starting from Xfinity Talladega Pole
    Justin Haley has been named the pole sitter for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Haley is seeking his first career Xfinity Series victory. He is currently seventh in the championship standings. Starting second through fifth, respectively, are Michael Annett, Ryan Sieg, Chase Briscoe and Noah Gragson. Briscoe is one of four drivers vying … The post Justin Haley Start...2020
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  • • Austin Hill Is Pole Sitter for Homestead Truck Race
    After his runner-up finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Austin Hill has been selected as the pole sitter for the 2020 Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR announced the starting lineup, which continues to be chosen via randomized draw based on the owners’ point standings, for the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race … The post Austin Hill Is Pole Sitter for...2020
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  • • Noah Gragson Is Pole Sitter for Xfinity Series Race at Atlanta
    Noah Gragson, the most recent winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has been awarded the pole for the 2020 EchoPark 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Gragson became the pole-sitter by selection via randomized draw based on the owners’ point standings. He is a two-time winner this season and he will start on the front row … The post Noah Gragson Is Pole Sitter for Xfinity Series Race at Atl...2020
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  • Landon Huffman wins Saturday Night Thunder at virtual Talladega Superspeedway
    • Landon Huffman wins Saturday Night Thunder at virtual Talladega Superspeedway
    Landon Huffman won the Saturday Night Thunder iRacing event from virtual Talladega Superspeedway. Race pole sitter Josh Berry finished second. Joe Graf, Jr. was third, followed by Tommy Joe Martins, Spencer Boyd, Brett Moffitt, Austin Cindric, Scott Stenzel, CJ McLaughlin and Tyler Ankrum. See complete results below. CHECKERED FLAG: @LandonHuffman makes a late move and […]...2020
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  • • NASCAR Cup: Joey Logano, William Byron claim Bluegreen Vacations Duel wins
    After an approximate one-hour rain delay at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Thursday night, the NASCAR Cup Series completed its task of completing the starting grid for the Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Joey Logano repeated as a Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona winner with his victory of the first 60-lap race, while William Byron won the second Duel race. As a result, Lo...2020
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  • The Latest: Logano wins 1st stage of Cup race at Daytona
    • The Latest: Logano wins 1st stage of Cup race at Daytona
    Pole-sitter and Cup Series points leader Joey Logano has won the first stage of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway...2019
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  • • Christopher Bell wins Xfinity Series race at Bristol, Alsco 300 results
    Chrisopher Bell won Saturday’s Alsco 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick who led a race high 61 laps finished second followed by pole sitter Cole Custer, Chase Briscoe and John Hunter Nemechek. Justin Allgaier who won the first two stages of the race would be involved in an accident and relegated to a 30th […]...2019
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  • • Kyle Busch claims 200th win, MENCS Auto Club 400 results
    xxxx won Sunday’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Seeking his 200th win across NASCAR’s top three series, Kyle Busch would go onto win the first stage of the race. Pole sitter Austin Dillon would lose a right rear tire with four laps to go in the stage but would manage […]...2019
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  • • Vettel Heads Off Hamilton In F1 Qualifying
    Sebastian Vettel of Scuderia Ferrari momentarily delayed the inevitable Saturday, qualifying on-pole for Formula One’s Mexican Grand Prix two spots ahead of point-leader Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG. Vettel also protected a nugget of personal history by denying Max Verstappen’s bid to become F1’s youngest-ever pole-sitter. Verstappen, of Red Bull Racing, was sitting P1 until Vettel [...]...2017
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  • • Dixon Back On Track After Having Gun Put To Head
    2017
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  • • Chase Elliott comes up short on fuel, leaves Daytona dejected
    When the field lined up single-file behind Chase Elliott during the final 20 laps of the 59th running of the Daytona 500, it was obvious the 21-year-old was going to need a miraculous effort to hold the lead to the checkered flag. The second-year driver got some experience in doing exactly that on Thursday night when he held off the field to win the Can-Am Duel race. However, with three laps to go...2017
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  • • Kurt Busch steals monster victory by winning Daytona 500
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Kurt Busch had a monster start to the season with a last-lap pass to win the crash-filled Daytona 500. Busch is sponsored by Monster Energy, which kicked off its first season as the title sponsor for NASCAR's top series Sunday with the season-opener. It wasn't NASCAR finest moment, though, as multiple accidents pared down the field and had a mismatched group of drivers ...2017
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  • • Daniel Suarez Scores Win; William Byron Blows Motor in Phoenix
    In the blink of an eye, the story changed atop the running order in Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway. With pole sitter William Byron out and away with the race lead, the only thing not on par was the engine as the No. 9 Toyota blew a motor with 11 laps to go. In turn, the misfortune for one Kyle Busch Motorsports truck opened the opportunity for the other in Daniel Sua...2016
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  • • Brad Keselowski captures Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
    Brad Keselowski won the Kobalt 400 on Sunday, passing Kyle Busch to take the lead for good with just six laps remaining on a wild, wind-swept afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Busch ended up fading to fourth by the finish, with Joey Logano finishing second and Jimmie Johnson third. Pole-sitter Kurt Busch led the first 33 laps, but was penalized for being too fast entering pit road on the firs...2016
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  • • Austin Dillon wins Xfinity Series race at Charlotte
    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Austin Dillon dodged fireworks before the race and coasted to an Xfinity Series victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday night. Dillon led 61 laps and help off Erik Jones to complete a season sweep at the track. The Sprint Cup driver has four victories this season in the second-tier series. Dillon's night started with a scare when fireworks from a pre-race celebration land...2015
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  • • Crafton survives late restarts to hold off Suarez for Texas truck win
    Back-to-back and reigning Camping World Truck Series champion Matt Crafton withstood a fierce challenge from rookie Daniel Suarez and pulled away to win Friday night's WinStar World Casino & Resort 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Crafton, who spent most of the race's first half running well behind pole sitter Erik Jones, dominated the second half of the race after Jones suffered a voltage issue on hi...2015
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Top Pole Sitter news

  • • Pole-sitter Jeff Gordon to start in rear at Las Vegas after wreck in practice
    Jeff Gordon earned his first career pole at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Friday night, but will have to start at the rear of the field in the Kobalt 400 after a wreck with Danica Patrick in final practice led the team to pull out a backup car....2015
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  • • Chase Elliott goes from pole to crashing in 19 laps at Daytona
    Chase Elliott, the youngest pole-sitter in the history of the Daytona 500, went from the lead after Lap 1 to being finished for the day after getting loose and wrecking on Lap 19....2016
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  • • Brad Keselowski leads the most laps at Darlington, but finishes second
    For much of Sunday's Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway it appeared few had anything for pole sitter Brad Keselowski. The Team Penske driver led the opening 62 laps of the race and would dominate much of the night by leading the way six times for a total of 196 laps. However, when the final caution flew on Lap 356 of 367 Keselowski brought the leaders to pit road for the last time of th...2015
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  • • Jeff Gordon leads Friday morning Daytona 500 practice
    Only 14 of the 43 cars took advantage of Friday morning's Daytona 500 practice session at Daytona International Speedway, with pole-sitter Jeff Gordon leading the way. ...2015
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  • • Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth lead final Sprint Cup practice at Phoenix
    Pole-sitter Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth topped the speed chart for the final Sprint Cup practice at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday. They'll be among the favorites for Sunday's CampingWorld.com 500....2015
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  • • Practice 2 results: Carl Edwards continues to show speed at NHMS
    Pole-sitter Carl Edwards and his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota topped the speed charts again Saturday morning in the first of two practices for Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. As a team, JGR has won eight of the past 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races and 12 of 27 overall this year. Edwards, who was also fastest in Friday's lone practice, had a best lap of 133.516 miles per ...2015
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  • • Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch tweet thoughts on Phoenix penalty
    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, crew chief Chad Knaus and Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Chevrolet, talk on pit road before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Photo by Sean Gardn...2015
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  • • Kevin Harvick leads second Cup practice for Pure Michigan 400
    Kevin Harvick was fastest as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams hit the 2-mile Michigan International Speedway early Saturday morning for a 55-minute practice session for the Pure Michigan 400. With teams focusing primarily on single-car runs during Friday's lone practice, Saturday's session saw teams and drivers make a concerted effort to run with other cars in an attempt to learn all they could ...2015
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  • • Photos: Look back at Pocono pole-sitter Brad Keselowski through the years
    As he prepares to take the green flag from the pole in Monday's rain-delayed Axalta We Paint Winners 400 at Pocono Raceway, now seems an appropriate time to take a look at Brad Keselowski's NASCAR career through the years....2016
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  • • Final practice results: Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
    Kevin Harvick was fastest in Saturday's final practice session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but pole-sitter Carl Edwards had the best 10 consecutive lap average....2015
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  • • Sprint Cup Series could use a Richard Childress Racing victory
    No disrespect to pole-sitter Martin Truex Jr. or any of the Toyotas in the field at Pocono Raceway, but an RCR victory is needed to shake up NASCAR right now....2016
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  • Kevin Harvick wins Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway
    • Kevin Harvick wins Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway
    #4-Kevin Harvick won the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The win is his 2nd of the year, 3rd win at Atlanta and 51st career win. #18-Busch finished 2nd followed by #19-Truex, Jr., #12-Blaney, #11-Hamlin, #1-Busch, #48-Johnson, pole sitter #9-Elliott, #2-Keselowski, and #22-Logano. Stage 1 & 2 were […]...2020
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  • • Daytona 500 to resume Monday
    The 62nd running of the Daytona 500 will resume on Monday at 4 pm ET. Sunday’s race which saw President Donald Trump give the command to start engines and take a lot around the 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway lasted just 20 laps before rain came. Pole sitter Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led all 20 laps […]...2020
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  • • IndyCar driver Scott Dixon, retired racer Dario Franchitti robbed at Taco Bell
    Dixon, this year's Indy 500 pole-sitter, and Franchitti were robbed at gunpoint in a Taco Bell drive-thru Sunday night in Indianapolis....2017
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  • • Chase Elliott is 9/1 to win 2023 Pala Casino 400
    2023
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  • • NASCAR Cup Martinsville qualifying results: Elliott on pole
    2022
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  • Starting lineup set for the Duels at Daytona
    • Starting lineup set for the Duels at Daytona
    Alex Bowman delivered Hendrick Motorsports yet another Daytona 500 pole with teammate William Byron alongside. These two will take the green as the pole-sitter in their respective Duel races Thursday evening.Their starting positions are also the only ones unaffected by where they finish in the Duels.Additionally, Ryan Preece and David Ragan qualified best among the eight open times and ...Keep rea...2021
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  • • Jeb Burton Xfinity Series Pole Sitter for Indianapolis Road Course
    Jeb Burton has been named the pole sitter for the inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Driving the No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, the 27-year-old Burton is still searching for his first career Xfinity Series win. JR Motorsports will have three of its four drivers starting inside the top … The post Jeb Burton Xfinity Series Pole Sitter for Indi...2020
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  • • Aric Almirola Starting First of 2 Pocono Cup Races from Pole
    Aric Almirola will be the pole sitter for the 2020 Pocono Organics 325 when it’s held this Saturday, June 27. He will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in the first race of the Pocono Raceway Cup Series doubleheader, the first originally scheduled doubleheader for the premier series. Almirola has not … The post Aric Almirola Starting First of 2 Pocono Cup Races from Po...2020
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  • • Austin Hill Is Pole Sitter for Homestead Truck Race
    2020
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  • • Rain halts Daytona 500 after 20 laps
    Rain stopped the Daytona 500 after 20 laps at Daytona International Speedway. Pole sitter Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led every lap before the red flag came out at the 2.5 mile track T 4:36 pm ET. The race is scheduled for 200 laps. Track drying efforts consist of 18 Air Titans, 12 jet dryers, two vacuums […]...2020
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  • • NASCAR Cup: Joey Logano, William Byron claim Bluegreen Vacations Duel wins
    2020
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  • • NASCAR Cup: Joey Logano claims pole at Martinsville
    2019
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  • • NASCAR Cup: Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano claim Duel wins
    Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano were victorious Thursday night at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Thursday night, each winning Gander RV Duel races — Harvick the first and Logano the second. As a result, they’ll line up in the second row, in the third and fourth positions, respectively, for Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500. Pole sitter William Byron and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex...2019
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