Joey Logano secured the Joey Logano Phoenix pole position during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, March 6, continuing Team Penske’s impressive run in the desert. This achievement marks Logano’s third career pole at Phoenix, a track where he has already enjoyed four victories and is now poised for another strong race.
Team Penske enjoyed a successful start to the weekend, with David Malukas taking the NTT IndyCar Series pole, followed by Logano’s commanding performance in NASCAR qualifying. Logano arrives for Sunday’s race tied for fifth in the season standings alongside Shane van Gisbergen, indicating a competitive season for both drivers.
Kyle Larson will join Logano on the front row, while Austin Cindric, Daniel Suarez, and Ryan Blaney occupy the remaining spots in the top five for the starting lineup. Notably, Ross Chastain and Carson Hocevar will start from sixth and seventh positions, respectively. Tyler Reddick, aiming for his fourth consecutive win to open the season, lines up in eighth, as William Byron and Josh Berry complete the top 10 starters.
Penske’s Pole Successes Fuel Optimism Ahead of Phoenix Race
Team Penske’s sweep of the weekend’s poles highlights their current strength across series, raising expectations for Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway. The race is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET, with television coverage on FS1, drawing attention to NASCAR’s premier drivers as they compete in the fourth event of the Cup Series season.
With a competitive field, past winners like Joey Logano at Phoenix, and storylines involving Tyler Reddick’s winning streak and strong qualifying efforts from drivers like Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney, fans are looking forward to an exciting event that could shape the trajectory for this year’s championship contenders.
“The Phoenix pace-setter is @joeylogano! He wins the #BuschLightPole. pic.twitter.com/4mbR5p84Yh”—NASCAR (@NASCAR)
The Phoenix pace-setter is @joeylogano!
He wins the #BuschLightPole. pic.twitter.com/4mbR5p84Yh
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) March 7, 2026
