Logano Wins Pole, NASCAR In-Season Challenge Debuts

Joey Logano secured pole position for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, edging out Josh Berry in a tiebreaker based on season points, with Ford drivers dominating the top eight spots. The race, scheduled for Saturday night and broadcast on TNT, marks the debut of NASCAR's inaugural In-Season Challenge, a five-race, single-elimination tournament with 32 drivers competing for a $1 million prize at the Brickyard 400 in July. The tournament will run concurrently with the main race, with all drivers on track regardless of their tournament status. Qualifying and races faced delays due to lightning and storms, while the abrasive, reconfigured EchoPark Speedway promises intense pack-style racing and frequent lead changes. No practice sessions are being held due to the drafting nature of the track, adding to the unpredictability. Additionally, Nick Sanchez claimed his first career Xfinity Series win at Atlanta after a weather-delayed, incident-filled race.