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AJ Allmendinger Takes Pole for Bristol Night Race as Playoff Cut Looms

The 500-lap Round of 16 finale airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network with two drivers already locked into the Round of 12.

Overview

  • Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe have clinched advancement, leaving 10 Round of 12 spots to be settled under the lights at Bristol.
  • The race runs 500 laps for 266 miles with a listed purse of $10,447,135.
  • USA Network carries the broadcast, with streaming on Fubo and radio coverage on SiriusXM channel 90.
  • The starting grid puts Ryan Blaney second beside pole-sitter Allmendinger, followed by Austin Cindric, Ty Gibbs and Kyle Larson.
  • Last-minute single-day tickets remain available, and a weekend package offers 15% savings that includes Friday’s Xfinity race.