Carson Kvapil earns pole position at Martinsville for National Debt Relief 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Carson Kvapil secured pole position for the National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway, clocking a lap of 19.855 seconds. Starting from the front of the field gives him a strategic advantage in what is expected to be a competitive race. Kvapil's performance has solidified his reputation as a strong contender in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. He will aim to convert this opportunity into a victory against fellow JR Motorsports driver Rajah Caruth, who qualified second. The race is set to take place on Saturday.
- •Kvapil completes qualifying in 1st place at Martinsville Speedway.
- •He achieved a lap time of 19.855 seconds, average speed of 95.371 mph.
- •Rajah Caruth qualified second, setting up a JR Motorsports front-row start.
- •Race day for the National Debt Relief 250 is on Saturday.
- •The pole position is crucial for managing track position at Martinsville.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Carson Kvapil Earns Pole Position With Strong Qualifying Performance
"Carson Kvapil continues to prove that he is a driver to watch, adding another impressive qualifying performance to his growing racing résumé by securing the pole position. The talented young driver has continued to make a name for himself through his speed, consistency, and ability to compete against some of the toughest competition in the…
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