Ryan Blaney qualifies 1st at Richmond for 2nd consecutive NASCAR pole position
Ryan Blaney secured his second consecutive NASCAR pole position at Richmond Raceway on Friday, qualifying first with a lap time of 22.225 seconds (121.485 mph) around the 0.75-mile oval. Blaney, who has captured three pole positions in the past five races and the 16th of his career, attributed his success to favorable weather conditions, specifically a cloud that cooled the track and improved grip.
With 12 races remaining after Saturday's 400-lap event, Blaney now holds a career-best four pole positions for a single season and is tied with points leader Denny Hamlin for the series lead in 2026.
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