Kyle Larson leads Knoxville Nationals A-main lock-ins after qualifying rounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Kyle Larson tops the preliminary points standings at the 2026 Knoxville Nationals, securing his place in Saturday's A-main with 485 points. Sheldon Haudenschild follows closely with 481 points, while Brian Brown claims the last A-main lock-in spot at 457 points. Austin McCarl, with 456 points, is positioned first for the B-main, alongside Brent Marks and Tanner Thorson. The complete lineups for both mains will be finalized after the Hard Knox qualifying program on Friday.
- •Top 16 drivers from qualifying lock into Saturday's A-main.
- •Austin McCarl leads the B-main lineup after missing A-main cut.
- •Final lineups will be determined after Friday's qualifiers.
- •Brian Brown secures the last A-main position with 457 points.
- •Larson leads preliminary standings with 485 points.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Knoxville Nationals Saturday A-Main, B-Main Lock-Ins
"See the 2026 Knoxville Nationals Saturday A-main lock-ins and B-main lineup following Wednesday and Thursday qualifying nights at Knoxville Raceway.
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