Chase Briscoe wins Kansas Cup Series pole.

Blazing Lap

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Dominance 2025

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Team Success

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Playoff Pressure

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Briscoe’s Comments

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Starting Grid Highlights

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What’s Next?

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Race Prediction

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Fan Anticipation

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