Chase Elliott Takes Pole After Rain Cancels Dover Qualifying

Rain forced the cancellation of practice and qualifying sessions for the 2025 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, leading NASCAR to set the starting lineup using a performance metric based on previous race finishes (70%) and owner points (30%). Chase Elliott earned the pole position for the race, bolstered by his consistent season performance and strong record at Dover, where he has two wins and ten top-five finishes. Chase Briscoe will start alongside Elliott on the front row, with Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron completing the top five. Notably, two-time recent race winner Shane van Gisbergen will start sixth in his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Dover, adding intrigue to the event. Drivers will face the additional challenge of competing on a new tire compound at Dover, which has yet to be tested on the track, raising concerns about tire performance and race strategy. With six races remaining before the playoffs, the outcomes at Dover will be critical for drivers aiming to secure their playoff positions.