Ryan Blaney captures pole position for NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Ryan Blaney qualified on the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, set to take place on Sunday. Blaney's teammate Joey Logano will start alongside him in second position. Chase contender Chase Briscoe will begin third, followed by Denny Hamlin in fourth and Christopher Bell in fifth. Championship leader Kyle Larson will start from 22nd place, which may hinder his opportunity to maintain his points lead as the race approaches. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, with coverage available on USA Network.
- •Ryan Blaney secures pole position for Phoenix race.
- •Joey Logano starts second, making for a Team Penske front row.
- •Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin start third and fourth, respectively.
- •Kyle Larson, championship leader, starts 22nd amid title fight.
- •The race starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series Phoenix Qualifying Results: Who Is On The Pole?
"Full results from NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Phoenix.
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