NASCAR Cup Series 2025: Kyle Larson Leads Kansas Starting Lineup After Qualifying…read more
Kyle Larson takes pole for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, edging out Chris Buescher and Christopher Bell. View the full starting lineup and key race insights.
The stage is set for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series showdown at Kansas Speedway, with Kyle Larson taking pole position for the AdventHealth 400. The Hendrick Motorsports driver clocked the fastest lap in Saturday’s qualifying session, posting a time of 29.391 seconds to secure his first pole of the 2025 season.
Larson narrowly edged out Chris Buescher and Christopher Bell, who will start second and third respectively. This front-row dominance sets the tone for what promises to be a thrilling race at Kansas.
Strong Performances and Early Drama
Tyler Reddick will start from fourth on the grid despite technical inspection troubles. His car failed inspection twice, a mishap that will likely cost his team a crew member and their pit selection for the race. Still, Reddick’s pace in qualifying keeps him in contention at the front of the pack.
Joey Logano, fresh off a win last weekend, will begin Sunday’s race from fifth position. He continues to show strong momentum as the season progresses.
Also starting within the top 10 are Ty Gibbs (6th), William Byron (7th), Daniel Suarez (8th), Chase Elliott (9th), and Ryan Blaney (10th). With this group of heavy hitters at the front, expect plenty of wheel-to-wheel action right from the green flag.
Midfield Shuffle and Notable Names
Just outside the top 10, Michael McDowell will line up 11th, followed by Justin Haley in 12th. Austin Cindric, Denny Hamlin, and Bubba Wallace round out the top 15.
Legacy Motor Club teammates Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek will start from 16th and 17th respectively, while rookie Zane Smith takes 18th on the grid. Chase Briscoe (19th) and Austin Dillon (20th) complete the top 20.
Further down the order, some big names will be hoping to make moves through the field. Alex Bowman (21st), Ross Chastain (26th), and Kyle Busch (35th) all have ground to make up if they want to contend for a top finish.
Full Starting Lineup for the 2025 AdventHealth 400:
1. Kyle Larson (No. 5, Hendrick Motorsports)
2. Chris Buescher (No. 17, RFK Racing)
3. Christopher Bell (No. 20, Joe Gibbs Racing)
4. Tyler Reddick (No. 45, 23XI Racing)
5. Joey Logano (No. 22, Team Penske)
6. Ty Gibbs (No. 54, Joe Gibbs Racing)
7. William Byron (No. 24, Hendrick Motorsports)
8. Daniel Suarez (No. 99, Trackhouse Racing)
9. Chase Elliott (No. 9, Hendrick Motorsports)
10. Ryan Blaney (No. 12, Team Penske)
11. Michael McDowell
12. Justin Haley
13. Austin Cindric
14. Denny Hamlin
15. Bubba Wallace
16. Erik Jones
17. John Hunter Nemechek
18. Zane Smith
19. Chase Briscoe
20. Austin Dillon
21. Alex Bowman
22. Carson Hocevar
23. Todd Gilliland
24. Noah Gragson
25. Riley Herbst
26. Ross Chastain
27. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
28. Corey Heim
29. Ty Dillon
30. Ryan Preece
31. Cole Custer
32. Jesse Love
33. AJ Allmendinger
34. Shane van Gisbergen
35. Kyle Busch
36. Brad Keselowski
37. Cody Ware
38. Josh Berry
As the green flag approaches, all eyes will be on Larson to see if he can convert pole position into a win. With a packed field and high stakes, the 2025 AdventHealth 400 is shaping up to be one of the season’s most exciting races. Stay tuned for all the action from Kansas Speedway!
