Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing dominated NASCAR qualifying at COTA, with Tyler Reddick clinching pole position due to a lap time of 1:38:076. His teammate Bubba Wallace took second place, marking a successful session for the team. Chevrolet cars filled positions three to nine, showcasing their competitive speed ahead of the race.
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, showcased exceptional performance during Cup Series qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Tyler Reddick achieved an impressive lap time of 1:38:076, securing pole position for Sunday’s race by a margin of over two-tenths of a second. His teammate, Bubba Wallace, finished closely behind, allowing the team to lock out the front row.
The Chevrolet cars demonstrated strong capabilities, capturing positions three through nine in the qualifying results. Chase Elliott led the Chevrolet contingent by qualifying third, followed by Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suárez to complete the top five. The qualifying session set up an exciting line-up for the forthcoming race, known as the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix.
The official starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA is as follows:
1. Tyler Reddick (45) – 23XI Racing – Toyota – 1:38:076
2. Bubba Wallace (23) – 23XI Racing – Toyota – -0.224
3. Chase Elliott (9) – Hendrick Motorsports – Chevrolet – -0.282
4. Carson Hocevar (77) – Spire Motorsports – Chevrolet – -0.377
5. Daniel Suárez (99) – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet – -0.406
6. Shane van Gisbergen (88) – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet – -0.443
7. Kyle Larson (5) – Hendrick Motorsports – Chevrolet – -0.503
8. Kyle Busch (8) – Richard Childress Racing – Chevrolet – -0.513
9. Ross Chastain (1) – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet – -0.626
10. Todd Gilliland (34) – Front Row Motorsports – Ford – -0.642.
In conclusion, Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team dominated the NASCAR qualifying at COTA, with Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace taking the top two spots. Chevrolet cars showed competitive strength in qualifying, indicating a thrilling race day ahead. This performance establishes a promising trajectory for the team in the ongoing season.
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