{"id":521767,"date":"2026-03-08T03:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T03:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/521767\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T03:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T03:45:13","slug":"straight-talk-wireless-starting-grid-cup-series-qualifying-results-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/521767\/","title":{"rendered":"Straight Talk Wireless Starting Grid, Cup Series Qualifying Results Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who is on the pole for the NASCAR race tomorrow? Cup Series qualifying results at Phoenix Raceway just wrapped up, setting the stage for the Straight Talk Wireless 500. As we head into the fourth points race of the season, we\u2019ll provide you with a look at the grid for Sunday\u2019s NASCAR race.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into the NASCAR starting lineup tomorrow for the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. We\u2019ll start with the full Straight Walk Wireless 500 starting lineup after qualifying on Saturday, with times, followed by the NASCAR starting grid for Phoenix.<\/p>\n

Note: Alex Bowman is OUT for Sunday\u2019s race due to vertigo. He\u2019s been replaced in the No. 48 car by Anthony Alfredo. <\/p>\n

Note: Brad Keselowski went to the backup car after hitting the wall during practice, he\u2019ll start the race at the back of the field.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: Zane Smith was dropped to the back of the field and will serve a drive-through penalty at Phoenix Raceway after the green flag after the No. 38 car received unapproved adjustments to the underbody during practice and pre-qualifying adjustments, per NASCAR.com<\/a><\/p>\n

NASCAR Starting Lineup for Sunday: Straight Talk Wireless 500<\/p>\n

Here is the NASCAR starting lineup for Sunday\u2019s race at Phoenix.<\/p>\n

Joey Logano \u2014 26.561 seconds<\/p>\n

Kyle Larson \u2014 26.678 seconds<\/p>\n

Austin Cindric \u2014 26.731 seconds<\/p>\n

Daniel Suarez \u2014 26,744 seconds<\/p>\n

Ryan Blaney \u2014 26.747 seconds<\/p>\n

Ross Chastain \u2014 26.757 seconds<\/p>\n

Carson Hocevar \u2014 26.758 seconds<\/p>\n

Tyler Reddick \u2014 26.787 seconds<\/p>\n

William Byron \u2013 26.791 seconds<\/p>\n

Josh Berry \u2014 26.814 seconds<\/p>\n

Denny Hamlin \u2014 26.819 seconds<\/p>\n

Christopher Bell \u2014 26.836 seconds<\/p>\n

Ryan Preece \u2014 26.837 seconds<\/p>\n

Ty Gibbs \u2014 26.840 seconds<\/p>\n

John H. Nemechek \u2013\u2013 26.858 seconds<\/p>\n

Michael McDowell \u2014 26.862 seconds<\/p>\n

Chris Buescher \u2014 26.875 seconds<\/p>\n

Shane van Gisbergen \u2014 26.878 seconds<\/p>\n

Connor Zilisch \u2014 26.882 seconds<\/p>\n

Chase Briscoe \u2014 26.897 seconds<\/p>\n

Ricky Stenhouse Jr \u201426.899 seconds<\/p>\n

Riley Herbst \u2014 26.902 seconds<\/p>\n

AJ Allmendinger \u2014 26.905 seconds<\/p>\n

Austin Dillon \u2014 26.948 seconds<\/p>\n

Chase Elliott \u2014 26.956 seconds<\/p>\n

Austin Hill \u2014 26.959 seconds<\/p>\n

Bubba Wallace \u2014 27.021 seconds<\/p>\n

Kyle Busch \u2014 27.037 seconds<\/p>\n

Todd Gilliland \u2014 27.041 seconds<\/p>\n

Anthony Alfredo \u2013\u2013 27.088 seconds<\/p>\n

Erik Jones \u2014 27.094 seconds<\/p>\n

Ty Dillon \u2014 27.133 seconds<\/p>\n

Cody Ware \u2014 27.182 seconds<\/p>\n

Noah Gragson \u2014 27.207 seconds<\/p>\n

Cole Custer \u2014 27.516 seconds<\/p>\n

Brad Keselowski \u2014 Backup Car<\/p>\n

Zane Smith \u2014 26.906 seconds (Penalty)<\/p>\n

Related: NASCAR Predictions for Phoenix, Straight Talk Wireless 500 Picks<\/a><\/p>\n

NASCAR Starting Grid Phoenix: Cup Series Qualifying Results<\/p>\n

Here is the Cup Series starting grid for the Straight Talk Wireless 500.<\/p>\n

Row 1: Joey Logano, Kyle Larson<\/p>\n

Row 2: Austin Cindric, Daniel Suarez<\/p>\n

Row 3: Ryan Blaney, Ross Chastain<\/p>\n

Row 4: Carson Hocevar, Tyler Reddick<\/p>\n

Row 5: William Byron, Josh Berry<\/p>\n

Row 6: Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell<\/p>\n

Row 7: Ryan Preece, Ty Gibbs<\/p>\n

Row 8: John H. Nemechek, Michael McDowell<\/p>\n

Row 9: Chris Buescher, Shane van Gisbergen<\/p>\n

Row 10: Connor Zilisch, Chase Briscoe<\/p>\n

Row 11: Ricky Stenhosue Jr, Riley Herbst<\/p>\n

Row 12: AJ Allmendinger, Austin Dillon<\/p>\n

Row 13: Chase Elliott, Austin Hill<\/p>\n

Row 14: Bubba Wallace, Kyle Busch<\/p>\n

Row 15: Todd Gilliland, Anthony Alfredo (48)<\/p>\n

Row 16: Erik Jones, Ty Dillon<\/p>\n

Row 17: Cody Ware, Noah Gragson<\/p>\n

Row 18: Cole Cuter, Brad Keselowski<\/p>\n

Row 19: Zane Smith (Serving drive-thru penalty)<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0NASCAR Weekend Schedule Phoenix, TV Info and Full Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

Who is on the pole for tomorrow\u2019s NASCAR race?<\/p>\n

Joey Logano is on the pole for the NASCAR race on Sunday at Phoenix, finishing first in the Cup Series qualifying results with the fastest speed at Phoenix Raceway in the Next Gen car era.<\/p>\n

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