Tyler Reddick takes pole for NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Tyler Reddick secured the pole position for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23. Despite being ranked 31st in practice, he posted a qualifying lap of 29.054 seconds, edging out Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds. Reddick expressed frustration after practice but found the necessary adjustments to earn the top spot. The starting lineup for the race has been confirmed, featuring notable drivers including William Byron and Denny Hamlin among the top positions.
- •Reddick's qualifying lap was 29.054 seconds.
- •Josh Berry will start alongside Reddick in second.
- •Shane van Gisbergen qualified fifth for the race.
- •The race is scheduled for August 23 at 1:20 p.m. CT.
- •The Dollar Tree 301 includes 301 laps around a 1.058-mile oval.
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- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup New Hampshire starting lineup: Tyler Reddick on pole after 'unhappy' practice
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR New Hampshire qualifying results, Tyler Reddick on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set
"Trying to snap a two-month slump in the NASCAR Cup Series, Tyler Reddick rebounded from a poor practice session to qualify first Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 23XI Racing driver turned a 29.054-second lap (131.094 mph) in his No. 45 Toyota to capture the pole for Sunday’s race on the 1.058-mile oval, beating Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds. William Byron qualified third, followed by Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen.
"The grid is set for the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick was 31st in practice and likely had little hope for pole, but the 23XI Racing rocketed to the top of the charts in qualifying with 29.054s lap. "I was really unhappy -- I can't recall a practice where I complained like that," said Reddick. "I think we just figured out what we need to try and work ...Keep reading
"Tyler Reddick will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag on Sunday at New Hampshire. The driver of the No. 45 was fastest in Saturday's qualifying session.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:54 PMTyler Reddick edges Josh Berry for NASCAR Cup pole position at New Hampshire
Trying to snap a two-month slump in the NASCAR Cup Series, Tyler Reddick rebounded from a poor practice session to qualify first Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 23XI Racing driver turned a 29.054-second lap (131.094 mph) in his No. 45 Toyota to capture the pole for Sunday’s race on the 1.058-mile oval, beating Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds. William Byron qualified third, followed by Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:53 PMTyler Reddick Earns NASCAR Cup Series Pole at New Hampshire
Tyler Reddick will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag on Sunday at New Hampshire. The driver of the No. 45 was fastest in Saturday's qualifying session.
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 4:41 PMNASCAR Cup New Hampshire starting lineup: Tyler Reddick on pole after 'unhappy' practice
The grid is set for the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick was 31st in practice and likely had little hope for pole, but the 23XI Racing rocketed to the top of the charts in qualifying with 29.054s lap. "I was really unhappy -- I can't recall a practice where I complained like that," said Reddick. "I think we just figured out what we need to try and work ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:41 PMNASCAR Cup New Hampshire starting lineup: Tyler Reddick on pole after 'unhappy' practice
The No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota of Tyler Reddick will lead the field to the green flag at NHMS with the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford of Josh Berry alongside
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:23 PMNASCAR New Hampshire qualifying results, Tyler Reddick on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for tomorrow's race.
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