Blaney Leads a Penske Front Row Sweep with Cup Series Pole at Atlanta
Team Penske swept the front row as Blaney posted the fastest lap and Logano qualified second, while no Toyota driver cracked the top 10.
- On Saturday, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney secured the pole for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, leading a Team Penske front-row sweep alongside driver Joey Logano.
- Blaney clocked a 30.815-second lap at 179.912 mph to edge out Logano by a half-tenth of a second, showcasing Team Penske's dominant qualifying performance on the 1.54-mile oval.
- Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson qualified third, while points leader Denny Hamlin and driver Tyler Reddick will start 28th and 31st respectively in their 23XI Racing Toyotas.
- The Quaker State 400 spans 260 laps and 400.4 miles at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday night, with drafting strategy and multi-car packs historically creating unpredictable finishes.
- Despite qualifying outside the top 10 after prioritizing handling, Blaney said he expects Toyota cars to be "aggressive in the draft," citing their strong performance in the spring race.
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Penske’s Front‑Row Lockout Signals a Shift at EchoPark Speedway
Team Penske set the tone for Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway by sweeping the front row in qualifying, a statement effort that reinforces the organization’s strength on intermediate‑style layouts this season. Ryan Blaney led the charge with a lap that put him at the top of the board, while Joey Logano followed close behind to secure second.
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Ryan Blaney wins pole and Team Penske teammate Joey Logano is 2nd at NASCAR Atlanta qualifying
Team Penske Fords have claimed the front row spots for Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway. Ryan Blaney won the pole.
Ryan Blaney Wins Pole as Team Penske Sweeps Atlanta Front Row
Ryan Blaney will lead the field to green in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after earning the pole during qualifying Saturday at EchoPark Speedway. The Team Penske driver laid down the fastest lap of the session, while teammate Joey Logano locked up the outside of the front row to complete a Penske sweep. It marks […] The post Ryan Blaney Wins Pole as Team Penske Sweeps Atlanta Front Row appeared first on HEAVY.
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