NASCAR Qualifying: 23XI Racing Dominates at COTA with Tyler Reddick on Pole
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team dominated NASCAR qualifying at COTA, with Tyler Reddick securing pole position with a remarkable lap time of 1:38:076. His teammate, Bubba Wallace, also performed well, claiming second place, allowing the team to occupy the front row. Chevrolet vehicles followed closely behind, with Chase Elliott finishing third, showcasing a highly competitive qualifying session ahead of Sunday’s race.
Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan celebrates as his NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, excels in qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Tyler Reddick’s remarkable lap time of 1:38:076 has secured him the pole position for Sunday’s race, surpassing his closest competitor, teammate Bubba Wallace, by over two-tenths of a second. This outstanding performance allows both Reddick and Wallace to dominate the front row, marking a significant achievement for the team co-owned by Denny Hamlin.
In addition to the strong performance by 23XI Racing, cars from Chevrolet showcased impressive results, filling positions three through nine in the qualifying standings. Chase Elliott qualified third, while Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suárez completed the top five, further demonstrating the competitiveness among Chevrolet teams.
The starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA, also known as the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, is as follows:
1. Tyler Reddick – 23XI Racing – Toyota – 1:38:076
2. Bubba Wallace – 23XI Racing – Toyota – -0.224
3. Chase Elliott – Hendrick Motorsports – Chevrolet – -0.282
4. Carson Hocevar – Spire Motorsports – Chevrolet – -0.377
5. Daniel Suárez – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet – -0.406
6. Shane van Gisbergen – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet – -0.443
7. Kyle Larson – Hendrick Motorsports – Chevrolet – -0.503
8. Kyle Busch – Richard Childress Racing – Chevrolet – -0.513
9. Ross Chastain – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet – -0.626
10. Todd Gilliland – Front Row Motorsports – Ford – -0.642
The lineup highlights a competitive field with various manufacturers represented, setting the stage for an exhilarating race on Sunday. Fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between the talented drivers as they compete for victory at COTA.
The results from the NASCAR qualifying at COTA illustrate a significant achievement for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team, with Tyler Reddick earning the pole position. Furthermore, the strong performances from the Chevrolet teams indicate robust competition as the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for the upcoming race. The excitement builds for what promises to be an engaging event this Sunday.
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