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Reddick Takes Darlington Pole After Weather Cancels Qualifying - NASCAR Cup Videos
NASCAR used its performance metric after lightning canceled qualifying, giving Tyler Reddick the pole and Daniel Suárez the front row for the 367-lap race.
- Inclement weather canceled Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, forcing NASCAR to set the starting lineup using its performance metric. Tyler Reddick earned the pole with Daniel Suarez joining him on the front row.
- NASCAR determined the starting order using a performance metric formula, with 70% based on last week's Daytona results and 30% derived from owner's points. This methodology replaced the canceled on-track qualifying session.
- Other championship contenders faced mixed results from the metric. Ryan Blaney starts 24th and Kyle Larson 25th, while Carson Hocevar and Chris Buescher were relegated to 34th and 35th respectively, facing particularly difficult afternoons.
- Sunday's race marks the opening of "The Chase," NASCAR's 10-race playoff series. Sixteen drivers will compete for the 2026 Cup Series championship, beginning with the green flag at Darlington.
- Reddick, who won at Darlington in March, called the qualifying cancellation a "best-case scenario." He expressed confidence in his Toyota, stating, "With how we ran last spring, we're rock solid and expect more of the same tomorrow.
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Reddick to start up front for Southern 500 after lightning cancels Darlington qualifying
Tyler Reddick will start up front for the Southern 500 after lightning canceled qualifying at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.
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