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For the third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race, Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson will lead the field to green after capturing the pole position for Sunday’s AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive …
Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson captured the pole position for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, marking his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race starting from the front. Larson’s pole effort of 190.369 mph in the No. 5 Chevrolet secured the 250th pole win for Hendrick Motorsports and his 25th career pole. Larson’s success in qualifying at Texas was a pleasant surprise as it had been a challenging track for him since the introduction of the NextGen car. Competitors like Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell also showed strong performances in practice and qualifying. The Ford teams like Team Penske and Stewart-Haas Racing are looking to break into the winner’s circle at Texas this season.
