The Chicago native clocked in a two-lap average-qualifying run at 175.383 mph in 41.0530 seconds for his first NTT P1 Award in his second start driving for Team Penske at Phoenix.
The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, for the Straight Talk Wireless 500 on Sunday, March 8, at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1
Ross Chastain's rear-tire changer and jackman have been barred for the upcoming two Cup Series events due to a detached right-rear wheel this past weekend in Austin.
The 2026 Daytona 500 champion from Corning, California, led a race-high 58 of 95 laps and became the first ever competitor to win the first three events in a Cup Series schedule following a dominant victory in Austin.
The three-time Supercars champion from Auckland, New Zealand, led a race-high 31 of 65 laps and went from sixth to first during a five-lap shootout to record his first O'Reilly victory of 2026 in Austin.
The 23-year-old Riggs from Bahama, North Carolina, led a race-high 41 of 80 laps and fended off late challenges from Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes to achieve his first victory both of the 2026 season and on a road-course event.
The 2026 Daytona 500 champion from Corning, California, posted a pole-winning lap at 88.380 mph in 97.760 seconds for his third career pole in Austin and in a bid to three-peat on Sunday.
The 34-year-old Burton from Halifax, Virginia, will pilot an RSS Racing Chevrolet entry numbered 22 with his father Ward's exact red number in his transition from Jordan Anderson Racing to RSS Racing in 2027.
In 10 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (CMS), Spire Motorsports has earned two top-five and four top-10 finishes.
More than 100 breast cancer survivors and supporters joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and Charlotte Motor Speedway to paint the iconic pit road wall pink in a moving display of solidarity and hope.
