The reigning O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion from Menlo Park, California, clocked in a single-qualifying lap at 182.313 mph in 52.525 seconds for his first pole position of the 2026 season at 'Dega.
One-point-one seconds made the difference for Alex Palou to exit pit lane ahead of Felix Rosenqvist and score the victory on the streets of Long Beach.
In an overtime restart, 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick made a last-lap pass to capture the eventual race win, his fifth victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
The 34-year-old Rosenqvist from Värnamo, Sweden, clocked in a single-qualifying pole-winning lap at 104.017 mph in 1:07.4635 for his seventh NTT IndyCar career pole and first since 2024.
As part of Team Penske's 60th anniversary celebration, Austin Cindric will race a special No. 2 Freightliner Ford Mustang Dark Horse at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Eight NASCAR legends, including Hall of Fame inductees Richard Childress, Ray Evernham and Chad Knaus, will take part in pre-race driver introductions prior to Sunday’s Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Hendrick Motorsports heads to the famed 0.625-mile oval having won four of the last seven races on short tracks (William Byron two, Chase Elliott one, Larson one).
Global sim racing hardware leader joins LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, bringing competitive integration, fan activations, and a shared commitment to the future of motorsports