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Tyler Reddick Takes Darlington Pole as 23XI Locks Out Front Row

Track position holds outsized value at the tire-chewing 'Too Tough to Tame' oval, making a clean launch on Sunday pivotal.

Overview

  • Reddick topped qualifying with a 29.072-second lap at 169.152 mph, with teammate Bubba Wallace 0.126 seconds back.
  • Chase Elliott qualified third, Kyle Larson fourth, and Brad Keselowski fifth to complete a tightly packed top five.
  • Reddick brushed the wall on his lap and said he “damn near wrecked,” yet he still secured the fastest time.
  • Qualifying ran without incidents, though several drivers—including Michael McDowell, Erik Jones, Ty Gibbs, and Carson Hocevar—made contact with the wall.
  • The pole continues Reddick’s strong start to 2026 with 23XI and is his 13th career Cup Series pole, according to Motorsport.com.