Carson Kvapil captured his maiden NASCAR O’Reilly Series pole at Darlington Raceway, posting a blistering lap of 30.424 seconds that translated to 161.636 miles per hour, earning the top starting position for the Fleetio 200.
First Pole at Darlington
The No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet will lead the field to green, while Justin Allgaier secured the runner‑up spot with a 30.485‑second effort at 161.312 mph. Behind them, Brandon Jones claimed third, followed by Jesse Love and Sam Mayer, rounding out a competitive top‑five.
This pole marks Kvapil’s first in 67 career series starts and his opening effort of the 2026 season, a milestone achieved in just his fifth appearance at Darlington.
The achievement also represents his 18th top‑10 start of the 2026 campaign, underscoring a season of consistent performance, while Allgaier’s effort adds to his 14th top‑10 start of the year and his 15th top‑10 finish in 22 career races at the historic oval.
With the pole in hand, Kvapil now prepares to guide the No. 1 Chevrolet through the opening laps, a moment that could set the tone for a promising run in the remainder of the 2026 schedule.