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NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400: Qualifying, Kyle Larson’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway

Jeff Hawkins Written by Sports EditorJeff Hawkins
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NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher again finished 1-2 at Kansas Speedway. 

Unlike last year’s finish when Larson edged Buescher by 0.001 seconds in the closest finish in circuit history. On Saturday, the results weren’t nearly as significant, but the No. 5 Chevrolet edged the No. 16 Ford during Saturday’s qualifying session to earn the pole position for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400. 

Larson’s hot qualifying lap Saturday was clocked at 29.391 seconds. It was a half-tenth second quicker.  

Josh Berry, who will start last in the 38-machine field, and Kyle Busch, who’ll begin P35, clipped the wall during their qualifying runs.  

The pole was Larson’s first this season and 22nd of his career. 

Will Preseason Cup Clash Go International? 

As the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series opener switched from California to North Carolina this season, should fans count on more near-future movement? Perhaps internationally? 

The Clash likely will remain domestic in ‘26, but with Mexico City preparing for its debut in June, it’s not a stretch to think the season-opening exhibition could be staged outside of the United States over the next few years. 

“I wouldn’t ever rule out international in the future,” NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy told NBC Sports. “We have thoughts about a lot of it being prior to the season, in the off-season, an exhibition race. It’s a great opportunity for us to bring NASCAR racing to other parts of the world.”

Starting Lineup for NASCAR Cup Series’ AdventHealth 400    

Here is a look at the lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series’ AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway: 

Starting Position, Driver, Car No. 

  • 1, Kyle Larson, No. 5 Chevrolet 
  • 2, Chris Buescher, No. 17 Ford 
  • 3, Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota 
  • 4, Tyler Reddick, No. 45 Toyota 
  • 5, Joey Logano, No. 22 Ford 
  • 6, Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Toyota 
  • 7, William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet 
  • 8, Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Chevrolet 
  • 9, Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet 
  • 10, Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Ford 
  • 11, Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevrolet 
  • 12, Justin Haley, No. 7 Chevrolet 
  • 13, Austin Cindric, No. 2 Ford 
  • 14, Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota 
  • 15, Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota 
  • 16, Erik Jones, No. 43 Toyota 
  • 17, John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Toyota 
  • 18, Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford 
  • 19, Chase Briscoe, No. 18 Toyota 
  • 20, Austin Dillon, No. 3 Chevrolet 
  • 21, Alex Bowman No. 48 Chevrolet 
  • 22, Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Chevrolet 
  • 23, Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Ford 
  • 24, Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford 
  • 25, Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota 
  • 26, Ross Chastain, No. 1 Chevrolet 
  • 27, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Chevrolet 
  • 28, Corey Heim, No. 67 Toyota 
  • 29, Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevrolet 
  • 30, Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford 
  • 31, Cole Custer, No. 41 Ford 
  • 32, Jesse Love, No. 33 Chevrolet 
  • 33, AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevrolet 
  • 34, Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Chevrolet 
  • 35, Kyle Busch, No. 8 Chevrolet 
  • 36, Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Ford 
  • 37, Cody Ware, No. 51 Ford 
  • 38, Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford 

Jeff Hawkins Written by Sports EditorJeff Hawkins
Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry, in both print and digital media. He joined the Sportscasting team in 2021 following a decade of freelancing. He spent his early career as a reporter for various newspapers in Illinois, New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, with a particular emphasis as a beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. Over the course of his career he earned several sports writing awards, including two national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for column writing and news reporting. One of the five prized columns included a commentary on NASCAR's increasing corporate influences, particularly in northern racetracks — commentary which you might find Jeff building on as part of the Motorsports writing team at Sportscasting now.  
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