Harrison Burton Xfinity pole Martinsville momentum continued as he secured the top starting spot for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville Speedway, just days after announcing his move to Sam Hunt Racing for 2026. With a rapid qualifying lap of 95.429 mph, Burton outpaced a field packed with strong competitors on the historic short track.
Burton Edges Out a Talented Lineup
Burton’s pole-winning performance put him ahead of a group that included Carson Kvapil, Aric Almirola, Sheldon Creed, and Justin Allgaier, who completed the top five in qualifying. Just behind them, Austin Hill and Ryan Sieg claimed the sixth and seventh spots, showing the depth of experience and youth in the lineup.
This qualifying session also highlighted rising talent, as rookies Brenden Queen and Christian Eckes will start eighth and ninth, with Parker Retzlaff locking in the tenth position to round out the front runners at Martinsville.
Full Field Set as Xfinity Playoff Round Concludes
All 38 entered drivers made it into the starting grid for the highly anticipated Saturday, Oct. 25 race, marking the end of the Xfinity Series Round of 8. The race, which will be broadcast on The CW at 7:30 p.m. ET, has been set against the backdrop of ongoing attention around NASCAR‘s broader organizational changes, which are beginning to have ripple effects throughout the series.
With both veterans like Aric Almirola and Justin Allgaier and rookies such as Brenden Queen set for the spotlight, fans can expect intense competition at Martinsville Speedway as drivers battle for position and crucial playoff points. With major names like Harrison Burton and Ryan Sieg in contention, and the likes of Parker Retzlaff and Christian Eckes pushing forward, the stage is set for an exciting showdown.
The outcome of this race at Martinsville may have lasting effects on the playoff landscape and could signal rising stars beginning to challenge NASCAR’s established contenders.
