Chase Briscoe captured the Chase Briscoe Nashville Cup pole position with an impressive lap time, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest at Nashville. Running 36th out of 39 drivers, Briscoe clocked a blistering 29.125 seconds, narrowly edging out his Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) teammate Denny Hamlin by just 0.049 seconds to claim the top starting spot.

JGR Leads Front Row with Briscoe and Hamlin

Briscoe’s pole marks his third career top starting position for JGR, following his previous poles at the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600. The front row will be dominated by JGR drivers, as Hamlin will join Briscoe for the race’s beginning. Briscoe reflected on his performance, saying,

Honestly, I thought I ran a decent lap,

and added,

Just a smooth lap and sometimes that’s what it takes.

—Chase Briscoe, Driver

Strong Showings from Chevrolet Drivers and Other Contenders

William Byron led the Chevrolet contingent by securing third place on the grid, with Tyler Reddick and Ross Chastain close behind in fourth and fifth positions. These drivers are set to challenge the front runners and add depth to the competition as the Nashville Cup approaches.

Kyle Larson Faces Qualifying Struggles After Recent Incidents

Kyle Larson encountered difficulties during qualifying, resulting in a 28th-place start, his poorest qualifying result of the 2025 season so far. Larson’s struggles come after recent crashes at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600, adding to concerns over his upcoming performance.

Anticipation Builds for a Competitive and Exciting Nashville Cup

With Chase Briscoe claiming the pole and a strong field of drivers ready to compete, expectations are high for an electrifying Nashville Cup race. The JGR front row formation promises a fierce battle for the lead, while the skilled rivals behind are prepared to challenge for victory. Fans can look forward to an intense race filled with speed and strategic racing.