Pole Position Drama at EchoPark
Ryan Blaney claimed the pole for the Quaker State 400 with a blistering lap of 30.815 seconds, edging teammate Joey Logano by half a tenth. The Penske duo locked out the front row, while Toyota entries elected to prioritize race setup over qualifying speed, resulting in no Toyota driver cracking the top ten.
The event will be televised nationally on TNT, with additional coverage available through HBO MAX and SiriusXM. Fans can also tune into in‑car camera feeds for each driver, offering a unique view of the action from the cockpit.
Full Starting Grid
A total of 35 drivers are slated to compete, representing a blend of veteran talent and emerging prospects. The grid includes names such as Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, Daniel Suarez, Alex Bowman, Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, Erik Jones, Shane van Gisbergen, Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ty Dillon, Josh Berry, Michael McDowell, Ryan Preece, Chase Briscoe, Todd Gilliland, Bubba Wallace, Ty Gibbs, John Hunter Nemechek, Connor Zilisch, William Byron, AJ Allmendinger, Denny Hamlin, Riley Herbst, Austin Hill, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Cole Custer, Zane Smith, Cody Ware, Noah Gragson, BJ McLeod and Chad Finchum.
Teams across the paddock, from Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports to Trackhouse Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, will be looking to translate their qualifying performance into race‑day success. Sponsors such as Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota will also be visible throughout the broadcast.