Chase Elliott Claims Pole Position for Historic Clash

Chase Elliott has secured the pole position for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, marking a significant moment as it is the first NASCAR Cup Series event at the track since 1971. Elliott demonstrated strong performance by winning Heat Race 1, leading all laps and achieving a top speed of 63.762 mph. He will be joined on the front row by Chris Buescher, who triumphed in Heat Race 2, while Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick dominated Heats 3 and 4, starting in the third and fourth positions respectively.

As excitement builds for the main event, 20 drivers have already locked in their spots through the heat races, with three more positions to be decided in a Last Chance Qualifier. The qualifying sessions featured multiple practice rounds, establishing the starting lineups based on drivers' fastest laps. The heat races are set to begin at 8:30 PM ET, and the anticipation for this historic race day promises fierce competition among top NASCAR competitors on this storied track.