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Nick Sanchez secures Kansas Truck Series pole after rain cancels qualifying

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Nick Sanchez secures Kansas Truck Series pole after rain cancels qualifying

Summary

Nick Sanchez earned the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kansas Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, after rain canceled qualifying sessions on Friday. Driving the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, Sanchez was awarded the pole through NASCAR’s metric formula. Jake Garcia will start alongside him in second, following his first career win at Bristol last week. The race is pivotal for the Truck Series Chase, with points leader Layne Riggs starting in 22nd. The event marked Sanchez's 50th career Truck Series start, where he has a strong history with three top-10 finishes at Kansas in previous races.

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By the Numbers

•Sanchez leads the field after rain washed out qualifying.
•Jake Garcia starts second after his recent win at Bristol.
•Layne Riggs, the points leader, starts 22nd in the race.
•The Race to Stop Suicide 200 is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
•This race is Sanchez's 50th Truck Series start.

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12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Sanchez Lands Kansas Truck Series Pole After Rain Washes Out Qualifying

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Nick Sanchez will lead the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field to the green flag Saturday at Kansas Speedway after rain washed out Friday’s practice and qualifying sessions. Sanchez, driving the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, was awarded the pole position through NASCAR’s metric formula. The starting lineup was set by the metric after persistent rain…
— Yahoo Sports

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