P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Michael McDowell earns first NASCAR Cup pole in 467th start
McDowell secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Logano starting alongside him. McDowell’s impressive lap speed of 178.844 mph earned him his first career pole in his 467th start. The Front Row Motorsports driver expressed his pride in his team’s performance and emphasized the importance of executing well in the race. The starting lineup also includes top drivers like Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, and Kyle Larson, with Fords dominating the top 10 spots. Toyota drivers faced challenges in qualifying, as none of them advanced to the final round. The race promises to be exciting, with drivers like Truex Jr. looking forward to making strong comebacks.
