AUSTIN, TX - FEBRUARY 28: Ricky Stenhouse Jr (#47 Hyak Motorsports Ram Self Storage Chevrolet) speeds through turn 16 with the COTA Tower in the background with DuraMAX signage over the track during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Ricky Stenhouse Jr (#47 Hyak Motorsports Ram Self Storage Chevrolet) speeds through turn 16 with the COTA Tower in the background with DuraMAX signage over the track during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Chase Briscoe (#19 Joe Gibbs Racing Columbia Bank Toyota) speeds through turn 15 during the qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Kyle Larson (#5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet) speeds through turn 15 during the qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Connor Zilisch (#88 Trackhouse Racing Red Bull Chevrolet) speeds into turn 13 with the Texas flag painted on the track in the background during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Josh Berry (#21 Wood Brothers Racing DEX Ford) locks up his front wheels entering into turn 15 during the qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: The stadium section of the track as seen from the COTA Tower during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: NASCAR Officials in the pit area after the qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Joey Logano (#22 Team Penske Shell Pennzoil Ford) speeds through turn 15 during the qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Christopher Bell (#20 Joe Gibbs Racing DEWALT Toyota) speeds into turn 13 with the Texas flag painted on the track in the background during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 28: Cars race through turn 16 with the DuraMax signage above during the practice session for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix on February 28, 2026, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SAIA Freight & Logistics Toyota, and Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, make contact during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Safety Culture Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron’s Rent To Own Ford, and Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Rush Truck Centers Ford, drive during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Haas/Bonanza Chevrolet, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, drive during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, and Sam Mayer, driver of the #41 Charbroil Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: A general view of the signature observation tower during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, Austin Green, driver of the #87 Peterson Racing Chevrolet, Anthony Alfredo, driver of the #96 Protein Rice Treats Chevrolet, and Rajah Caruth, driver of the #88 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Sam Mayer, driver of the #41 Charbroil Chevrolet, Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, and Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, and Ross Chastain, driver of the #32 GLF Environmental Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, and Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Nick Sanchez, driver of the #25 Paynuity Ford, drives during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 28: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #9 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
