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NASCAR Returns to Road Racing with Reddick on Pole and Chasing Cup Series History Against SVG

Tyler Reddick, pole winner at COTA, aims to become the first driver to win NASCAR's first three 2026 races amid a rivalry with road-course expert Shane van Gisbergen.

  • On Feb. 28, 2026, Tyler Reddick won the pole for the DuraMAX Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas and will lead the field on March 1, aiming to become the first driver to win three straight races.
  • Tyler Reddick arrives at COTA with momentum after consecutive wins at Daytona 500 and EchoPark Speedway, including a dramatic 2023 COTA triple‑overtime win for 23XI Racing.
  • In qualifying, Reddick posted a top lap of 97.760 seconds, with Chastain second at 88.256 mph, while van Gisbergen and Zilisch missed the top 10, finishing 13th and 25th.
  • Reddick said 'It helps the chances, certainly', emphasizing the pole's value as BetMGM lists Shane van Gisbergen as the favorite despite starting 13th.
  • Sunday debuts a horsepower boost from 670 to 750, and Shane van Gisbergen is seeking a sixth straight road‑course win to tie Jeff Gordon's record.
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The Cup Series grid heads to Austin, Texas, for the first road course race of the year. Here's everything you need to know.

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Motor sports roundup: Tyler Reddick claims pole in bid for third straight Cup win

There's more at stake for Reddick than simply a victory at COTA.

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Tyler Reddick wins pole at COTA, sets up shot at history Sunday

Tyler Reddick won the pole for the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix at COTA, setting up a shot at NASCAR history as he chases a third straight win to open the season.

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NASCAR returns to road racing with Reddick on pole and chasing Cup Series history against SVG

Shane van Gisbergen was so dominant on road courses last season that NASCAR’s first road race of 2026 seems like it’s already settled for another runaway victory for the driver from New Zealand.

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NASCAR COTA qualifying results, Tyler Reddick on the pole as starting lineup set

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the DuraMax Grand Prix at COTA on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for tomorrow's race.

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Tyler Reddick chasing history at COTA

With two exciting finishes under its belt, NASCAR has opened its season strong and certainly raised questions. The biggest one might be this: Who or what can stop team owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, their two 23XI Racing teams…

·Jackson, United States
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New Hampshire Union Leader broke the news in New Hampshire, United States on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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