Chase Briscoe clinched the NASCAR pole position at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, marking his fourth pole of the season. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver posted a lap time of 49.136 seconds, averaging 183.165 mph, as he prepared to take the lead in one of NASCAR’s most challenging superspeedways.
Briscoe’s recent form has shown remarkable consistency; he earned runner-up finishes in the two prior races at Sonoma and Dover. This pole position not only gives him a crucial advantage for the race but also continues his streak of successes across some of NASCAR’s premier events.
Strong Qualifying Performances from Wallace and Others
Bubba Wallace, driving for 23XI Racing, secured the second position on the grid with a lap time virtually identical to Briscoe’s, posting 49.149 seconds at an average speed of 183.117 mph. His teammate, Tyler Reddick, also qualified well, setting up a promising challenge for the start of the Brickyard 400.
Briscoe’s achievement stands out as he became the sole driver to win pole positions at three major NASCAR races in one season — the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, and now the Brickyard 400. This record amplifies the anticipation surrounding his potential victory at Indianapolis.
Complete Starting Lineup for the Brickyard 400
The starting lineup provides a snapshot of the competitive field assembled for this critical season race. The top 39 qualifiers took to the track, each aiming to find traction on the demanding Indy course. Below is the detailed qualifying order with corresponding lap times and average speeds:
Row 1:
1. Chase Briscoe (No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota) – 49.136 seconds (183.165 mph)
2. Bubba Wallace (No. 23 Chumba Casino Toyota) – 49.149 seconds (183.117 mph)
Row 2:
3. Erik Jones (No. 43 Dollar Tree Toyota) – 49.248 seconds (182.749 mph)
4. Tyler Reddick (No. 45 Xfinity Mobile Toyota) – 49.267 seconds (182.678 mph)
Row 3:
5. Ty Gibbs (No. 54 SAIA LTL Freight Toyota) – 49.330 seconds (182.445 mph)
6. William Byron (No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet) – 49.442 seconds (182.031 mph)
Row 4:
8. Carson Hocevar (No. 77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet) – 49.495 seconds (181.837 mph)
Row 5:
9. AJ Allmendinger (No. 16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet) – 49.499 seconds (181.822 mph)
10. Austin Cindric (No. 2 Discount Tire Ford) – 49.586 seconds (181.503 mph)
Row 6:
11. Shane Van Gisbergen (No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet) – 49.591 seconds (181.485 mph)
12. Kyle Busch (No. 8 zone Chevrolet) – 49.595 seconds (181.470 mph)
Row 7:
13. Kyle Larson (No. 5 HendrickCars.com Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet) – 49.617 seconds (181.389 mph)
14. Brad Keselowski (No. 6 Body Guard Ford) – 49.629 seconds (181.346 mph)
Row 8:
15. Joey Logano (No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford) – 49.693 seconds (181.112 mph)
16. Christopher Bell (No. 20 Rheem Toyota) – 49.795 seconds (180.741 mph)
Row 9:
17. Josh Berry (No. 21 PPG Ford) – 49.830 seconds (180.614 mph)
18. Noah Gragson (No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford) – 49.894 seconds (180.382 mph)
Row 10:
19. Todd Gilliland (No. 34 gener8tor Ford) – 49.941 seconds (180.213 mph)
20. Austin Dillon (No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet) – 49.949 seconds (180.184 mph)
Row 11:
21. Alex Bowman (No. 48 Ally Chevrolet) – 49.967 seconds (180.119 mph)
22. Michael McDowell (No. 71 Delaware Life Chevrolet) – 49.974 seconds (180.094 mph)
Row 12:
23. Ryan Preece (No. 60 Castrol The Engine Ford) – 49.979 seconds (180.076 mph)
24. Ryan Blaney (No. 12 Menards/Delta Ford) – 49.992 seconds (180.029 mph)
Row 13:
25. Riley Herbst (No. 35 Monster Energy Toyota) – 50.012 seconds (179.957 mph)
26. Ty Dillon (No. 10 Sea Best Chevrolet) – 50.051 seconds (179.817 mph)
Row 14:
27. Zane Smith (No. 38 Aaron’s Rent To Own Ford) – 50.061 seconds (179.781 mph)
28. Justin Haley (No. 7 Gainbridge/TED Sports Indy Chevrolet) – 50.067 seconds (179.759 mph)
Row 15:
29. Cole Custer (No. 41 Haas/Autodesk Ford) – 50.088 seconds (179.684 mph)
30. Chase Elliott (No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet) – 50.114 seconds (179.591 mph)
Row 16:
31. Daniel Suarez (No. 99 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet) – 50.201 seconds (179.279 mph)
32. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (No. 47 Rate Chevrolet) – 50.310 seconds (178.891 mph)
Row 17:
33. Ross Chastain (No. 1 Busch Light Lime Chevrolet) – 50.333 seconds (178.809 mph)
34. Cody Ware (No. 51 Arby’s Ford) – 50.588 seconds (177.908 mph)
Row 18:
35. Jesse Love (No. 62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet) – 50.801 seconds (177.162 mph)
36. John Hunter Nemechek (No. 42 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota) – 50.989 seconds (176.509 mph)
Row 19:
37. Josh Bilicki (No. 66 Sherfick Companies Ford) – 54.565 seconds (164.941 mph)
38. Katherine Legge (No. 78 Droplight Chevrolet) – 56.963 seconds (157.997 mph)
39. Denny Hamlin (No. 11 Progressive Toyota) – 0.000 seconds (0.000 mph)
Implications for Playoff Contenders and Upcoming Race Dynamics
Starting at the pole gives Briscoe an essential edge, heightening expectations that he could reach victory lane at this iconic venue. Meanwhile, drivers like Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick face a critical opportunity, both aiming for wins that would enhance their chances to qualify for the playoffs.
The competitive nature of the starting grid sets a tense and hopeful atmosphere, with many drivers looking to use their qualifying positions to gain an advantage on this technical superspeedway. As the race unfolds, strategy and consistency will play vital roles in determining who emerges from the fierce field at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Chase Briscoe suspended?
A. Chase Briscoe received a penalty due to changes made to a spoiler base that broke the rules. NASCAR took away 100 points and 10 playoff points from Briscoe. Joe Gibbs Racing was fined $100,000 because of this issue. James Small, Briscoe’s crew chief, got a suspension for four races. Joe Gibbs Racing intends to challenge this decision.
