Chase Briscoe claimed the Chase Briscoe Kansas pole by topping the speed charts during qualifying, reaching over 180 mph for his seventh pole this season. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s lap of 180.078 mph not only led the session but reinforced Toyota‘s dominance in qualifying rounds this year.
Joe Gibbs Racing Leads the Grid
Briscoe will be joined on the front row by Denny Hamlin, also from Joe Gibbs Racing, marking a consecutive front row sweep for the team. This achievement underscores Joe Gibbs Racing’s strength heading into the next phase of the NASCAR season. Both Briscoe and Hamlin will look to capitalize on their premier starting positions as the Hollywood Casino 400 approaches.
Playoff Standings Shape Up
The rest of the top five features several playoff contenders. Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Christopher Bell secured spots just behind the front row, keeping themselves in strong contention. Other notable qualifiers include Bubba Wallace starting seventh and Ross Chastain in ninth, with both looking to advance quickly when the race begins.
Mixed Qualifying Results for Notable Drivers
Further back, William Byron and Tyler Reddick will start 11th and 12th, aiming for early advances. However, Team Penske faced a challenging session. Ryan Blaney, after suffering a tire failure in practice, will start from the rear of the field. Austin Cindric missed the mark and starts in 26th place, but Joey Logano’s difficulties were the most pronounced as he fell over 8 mph short of the pace, relegating him to the 34th starting position.
Event Details and Looking Forward
The Hollywood Casino 400 is set for Sunday, September 28, at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the USA Network. With playoff drivers scattered across the field, the stage is set for an unpredictable race. The strong performance by Chase Briscoe at Kansas signals Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota’s ongoing competitive edge, while unexpected setbacks may challenge Team Penske’s drivers to work their way forward. Fans will be watching closely to see if these starting positions hold through race day.
