NASCAR’s Cup Series drivers will face a unique challenge on the 1.5-mile intermediate track of Texas Motor Speedway. The track features two sets of corners built differently from one another, requiring precision to navigate.
Saturday’s qualifying session was intense, with William Byron and Kyle Larson vying for top spots in their Hendrick Motorsports cars. Byron took the second-best lap at 28.189 seconds, while Larson secured a fourth-place spot at 28.21. Alex Bowman just missed the top-10 mark, finishing eleventh after a lap of 28.284.
Chase Elliott rounded out the top spots for Hendrick Motorsports, securing the eighth-fastest time in qualifying. The qualifying results set the stage for Sunday’s Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
The Hendrick Motorsports duo is looking strong heading into the weekend, with Byron and Larson competing for victories. With their combined experience on the track, they are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Source: https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/articles/140812/nascar-qualifying-results-texas-byron-larson-cup-series-starting-lineup-sunday-race