JR Motorsports is about to lead the pack at Darlington! Carson Kvapil absolutely ripped it up in qualifying, clinching the pole position for the NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase race this September. This is a massive moment for the team, as it’s Kvapil’s first pole of the entire 2026 O’Reilly Series season. Talk about laying down a marker!
Kvapil and Allgaier Lock Down the Front Row
Kvapil will have Justin Allgaier right there with him on the front row for Saturday night’s main event. You know those two are going to be battling hard from the first green flag, setting the pace for the entire field. It’s a huge advantage to start up front in a Chase race, especially with the Darlington track being so demanding.
Serious Contenders Starting Deep at Darlington
Right behind the front two, Brandon Jones and Jesse Love will be lining up on the second row, making for a strong top four. But here’s where it gets wild: some serious contenders are starting way back in the field. William Sawalich, Jeb Burton, Patrick Staropoli, Jake Finch, and Brad Perez are all kicking off 20th or worse. There were no major issues in qualifying, but man, those guys have a lot of ground to make up if they want a shot at the front.
It’s all set for Saturday night at Darlington. Kvapil’s got the inside track, but with so many talented drivers starting deep, this Chase race is going to be an absolute must-watch. Can Kvapil hold them off for his first win of the season, or will someone make a monster charge from the back? You know it’s going to be wild.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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