Brenden Queen secured the pole position for the ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas Speedway on Friday, September 26, after posting the fastest lap in the practice session. This achievement marks his fourth pole of the season and his career, adding momentum as he pursues the championship.
Queen’s strong qualifying performance follows his earlier success at Kansas, where he both won the pole and the race in the spring event. Pinnacle Racing Group, Queen’s team, has claimed victory in two of the past three races held at this track. Additionally, Queen carries confidence from winning the series’ most recent race at Salem Speedway.
Championship Standings and Team Rivalries
By winning the pole, Queen and Pinnacle Racing Group strengthened their leads in the driver and owner point standings. Queen holds a comfortable 56-point lead over Lavar Scott in the driver rankings. This lead puts him in a position where completing just one practice lap at the upcoming Toledo Speedway event could secure him the driver’s championship.
In the owner standings, Pinnacle Racing Group leads Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 18 by 18 points. Gio Ruggiero, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver, will start on the front row alongside Queen, beginning the race in second place.
Notable Qualifiers and Race Details
Venturini Motorsports driver Leland Honeyman will start third in his No. 20 Toyota, marking his third series start. Corey Day, who faced a mechanical issue in practice after hitting a bump on the track, qualified fourth despite the disruption, avoiding an engine change in his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.
The rest of the top ten starters include Thad Moffitt, Isabella Robusto, Mason Mitchell, Lavar Scott, Kris Wright, and Jason Kitzmiller in fifth through tenth places. Ryan Roulette was unable to post a qualifying lap and will start last in 29th position. The 100-lap race will feature all 29 registered drivers and begins Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with broadcast coverage provided by FOX Sports 1.
Broadcast and Reporting Information
Mark Kristl, ARCA Menards Series editor for Frontstretch and a University of Dayton alumnus, provides coverage of the series. The event at Kansas continues to draw attention as the closing laps approach, with championship implications looming for Queen and his team.
Corey Day hit a bump in the track during ARCA practice and knocked an oil line loose. Doesn’t appear will need an engine change and they are working in the oil line as practice has resumed. https://t.co/MwdQliMXlJ
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) September 26, 2025
