Martin Truex Jr. Secures Pole Position at Phoenix

Martin Truex Jr. secured the pole position at the Phoenix Raceway for his final full-time NASCAR Cup Series race, aiming to avoid a winless season conclusion. He bested Championship 4 driver Joey Logano, who starts second, with William Byron and Tyler Reddick also qualifying in the top ten, while defending champion Ryan Blaney starts 17th. In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Ty Majeski emerged as the champion after leading 132 of 150 laps at Phoenix Raceway, marking a significant achievement for ThorSport Racing with its sixth series title. This victory was Majeski's first series title and highlighted his journey from being an engineer at ThorSport to a champion, showcasing persistence and team support as crucial to his success.