NASCAR Reverses Disqualification of Ryan Blaney; Martin Truex Jr. Wins Pole; Kevin Harvick's Last Homestead Race Approaches

Blaney's disqualification was reversed due to a flawed inspection template, reducing his playoff deficit from 56 to 17 points, while Truex marked Toyota's 500th pole win in NASCAR, and Harvick prepares for his farewell race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

• Ryan Blaney's disqualification for an alleged illegal front shock on his Ford was reversed due to a flawed inspection template, reducing his playoff deficit to just 17 points.
• Kyle Larson, last year's Homestead winner, has already clinched a spot in the championship finale, leaving less pressure for him in the upcoming races.
• Martin Truex Jr. secured his 22nd career Cup series pole and gave Toyota its 500th pole win in NASCAR competition leading up to the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
• Kevin Harvick, who will retire at the end of this season, is set to compete for the last time at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with the race named in his honor as the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1.
• Larson is the race favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, while Joey Logano, last year’s championship finale winner, crashed in practice Saturday and was unable to make a qualifying lap.

3 Articles

ESPN Washington Post Associated Press