Starting Grid: Row 1-5 Performance
| Row | Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Speed (MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 41 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 183.287 |
| 1 | 2 | 88 | Kyle Larson (i) | JR Motorsports | 182.902 |
| 2 | 3 | 00 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 182.624 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 182.291 |
| 3 | 5 | 20 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 182.143 |
| 3 | 6 | 54 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 181.898 |
| 4 | 7 | 2 | Jesse Love | RCR Chevrolet | 181.708 |
| 4 | 8 | 32 | Rajah Caruth | Jordan Anderson Racing | 181.696 |
| 5 | 9 | 7 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 181.372 |
| 5 | 10 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 181.251 |
*Sam Mayer secures his first career Vegas pole; Kyle Larson (i) starts alongside [1, 2].
Tech Section: Intermediate Aero & Tire Analytics
The O'Reilly series utilizes the 650-670 HP intermediate package. Following practice, teams are focused on mechanical grip as track temperatures reach high levels [3, 4].
Tire Strategy: Goodyear Eagle setups (D-6110 LF / D-6140 RR) are designed to shed rubber. This process dissipates heat from the carcass, vital for preventing blowouts on the high-banked 20° turns [5, 6].
Inner Liners: Mandatory for all cars this weekend as Las Vegas is a 1.5-mile superspeedway [6, 7].
Min Inflation: LF – 19 psi | RF – 52 psi | LR – 19 psi | RR – 48 psi [7].
Inner Liners: Mandatory for all cars this weekend as Las Vegas is a 1.5-mile superspeedway [6, 7].
Min Inflation: LF – 19 psi | RF – 52 psi | LR – 19 psi | RR – 48 psi [7].
Cross Over Drivers Section
⚠️ THE CUP INVASION:
- Kyle Larson (#88): Starting P2. The Hendrick star is the heavy favorite to disrupt the series regulars [1].
- Connor Zilisch (#1): Topped practice speeds at 178.412 MPH; starting P17 [2, 8].
- Chase Briscoe (#19): Dialed in long-run pace during practice; starting P23 [2, 8].
- Cole Custer (#0): Veteran presence starting P16 [2].