NASCAR Richmond Qualifying Results: Ryan Preece on the Pole as Starting Lineup Set
Ryan Preece earned his first pole this season with a lap 0.087 seconds faster than Tyler Reddick as he seeks to overcome a 34-point deficit for a NASCAR playoff spot.
- Just before the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece secured pole for the August 16 race, starting first on Saturday night.
- With the playoffs on the line, RFK Racing's Preece enters the Cook Out 400 34 points below the final 16-driver playoff cut-line, needing a win or stage points at Richmond or Daytona.
- Session dynamics showed improvement as qualifying times quickened, and Ryan Preece lapped the 0.75-mile Richmond Raceway oval in 22.244 seconds to claim the pole.
- Chevrolet teams lost pit stall selection and had car chief Jaron Antley ejected after failing prerace inspection, impacting their race strategy and operations.
- USA Network will broadcast the Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race, which starts with a 6:35 p.m. CT green flag at Richmond Raceway, Virginia.
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Ryan Preece won the second Busch Light Pole position of his career Friday afternoon at Richmond (Va.) Raceway as he tries to earn a Playoff position with only two regular … Read More The post NASCAR News: Ryan Preece wins the Cup pole for Richmond appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
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