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Briscoe on Pole for Kansas Playoff Race as Blaney Moves to Backup Car and Larson Leads Odds

Progressive banking with notable tire falloff at Kansas makes strategy the X-factor for this Round of 12 race.

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Overview

  • The Hollywood Casino 400, the second race of the Round of 12, is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, with streaming options reported by outlets including Fubo and others.
  • Chase Briscoe earned the pole alongside Denny Hamlin, with Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott on Row 2, while Ryan Blaney will start from a backup car after qualifying issues.
  • FOX Sports lists Larson as the clear betting favorite at DraftKings, a status reinforced by his dominant May win at Kansas when he led 221 of 267 laps.
  • Blaney already secured a Round of 8 berth by winning last week at New Hampshire, leaving the remaining playoff drivers to race for a win or points toward advancement.
  • Kansas officials and drivers highlight the track’s multi-groove racing from progressive banking, with teams also monitoring heat-driven tire wear that could dictate pit strategy.