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NASCAR at New Hampshire: Chase Elliott Secures Pole Position for USA Today 301
Loudon, NH – Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott will start from the pole position in Sunday’s USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after rain canceled qualifying.
Elliott’s Pole
Elliott, driving the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, earned the top spot based on the NASCAR Cup Series’ rulebook, which awards the pole to the driver leading the points standings when qualifying is canceled.
Starting Lineup
The top five starters are:
1. Chase Elliott
2. Ryan Blaney
3. Ross Chastain
4. Martin Truex Jr.
5. Kyle Larson
USA Today 301 Preview
Date: Sunday, July [Insert Date]
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Distance: 301 laps
Key Storylines
– Chase Elliott seeks his third win of the season
– Ryan Blaney aims to end his winless drought
– New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s notoriously tricky layout
Driver Quotes
“I’m excited to start from the pole,” Elliott said. “Our team’s been working hard, and we’re looking for a strong finish.”
“We’ve got a good car, and I’m confident we can contend,” Blaney added.
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