Ryan Blaney Secures Pole Position for NASCAR's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta

Blaney leads a strong Team Penske lineup as favorites emerge for Sunday’s superspeedway-style race.

Ryan Blaney achieved pole position for the Ambetter Health 400 with a lap time of 30.908 seconds at 179.371 mph, narrowly edging out teammate Austin Cindric.
The Ambetter Health 400, scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on Fox, is the second race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Team Penske drivers, including Joey Logano and Austin Cindric, are among the favorites, with Blaney highlighted for his strong performance at Atlanta in recent years.
Underdog drivers, such as Corey LaJoie and Todd Gilliland, are noted for their potential to contend based on past performances at the reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The Atlanta Motor Speedway, reconfigured in 2022, offers a superspeedway-style racing experience, with fans anticipating high-speed, multi-lane competition.