Get ready for an electrifying start at the Circuit of The Americas! The NASCAR Cup Series is revving up for a thrilling race, and we've got the full scoop on who's starting where. But here's where it gets really interesting: one driver is on the cusp of making history.
Tyler Reddick is set to lead the pack from the Busch Light Pole Award position on Sunday. This is a monumental moment because Reddick, who has already clinched the first two races of the season with 23XI Racing, has a shot at becoming the first driver in NASCAR history to kick off the Cup Series season with three consecutive victories. Can he pull off this incredible feat?
Sharing the front row with Reddick is Ross Chastain, a fan favorite and the 2022 COTA winner, driving for Trackhouse Racing. He qualified in the second position, ready to challenge Reddick right from the start.
And this is the part most people miss: The DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne is scheduled to blast off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. You can catch all the action live on FOX, HBO Max, PRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Here's the complete starting lineup, so you know who to root for:
Starting Grid for the NASCAR Cup Series Race at Circuit of The Americas:
- 1st: #45 Tyler Reddick
- 2nd: #1 Ross Chastain
- 3rd: #19 Chase Briscoe
- 4th: #12 Ryan Blaney
- 5th: #9 Chase Elliott
- 6th: #71 Michael McDowell
- 7th: #16 AJ Allmendinger
- 8th: #20 Christopher Bell
- 9th: #54 Ty Gibbs
- 10th: #24 William Byron
- 11th: #38 Zane Smith
- 12th: #77 Carson Hocevar
- 13th: #97 Shane van Gisbergen
- 14th: #17 Chris Buescher
- 15th: #5 Kyle Larson
- 16th: #48 Alex Bowman
- 17th: #34 Todd Gilliland
- 18th: #41 Cole Custer
- 19th: #11 Denny Hamlin
- 20th: #22 Joey Logano
- 21st: #10 Ty Dillon
- 22nd: #21 Josh Berry
- 23rd: #7 Daniel SuĂĄrez
- 24th: #23 Bubba Wallace
- 25th: #88 Connor Zilisch (# denotes rookie)
- 26th: #6 Brad Keselowski
- 27th: #33 Jesse Love (i) (i) denotes ineligible for points)
- 28th: #2 Austin Cindric
- 29th: #60 Ryan Preece
- 30th: #8 Kyle Busch
- 31st: #42 John Hunter Nemechek
- 32nd: #35 Riley Herbst
- 33rd: #3 Austin Dillon
- 34th: #47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- 35th: #4 Noah Gragson
- 36th: #43 Erik Jones
- 37th: #51 Cody Ware
Now, let's talk strategy and history. The pursuit of three wins in a row to start the season is incredibly rare. It speaks to a driver's consistent performance and the team's ability to execute flawlessly race after race. Is this the year we witness a new chapter in NASCAR's record books?
But here's where it gets controversial... Some might argue that the early season schedule and track configurations can sometimes favor certain drivers or teams, making historic streaks more achievable. Do you believe this streak is purely down to exceptional driving and team performance, or are external factors at play? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! What are your predictions for the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix?
