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Ryan Blaney Takes Watkins Glen Pole, Marking Penske’s 150th Cup Series Pole

Blaney will lead the Go Bowling at The Glen grid as teams look to translate one-lap speed into race success.

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Aug 9, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) stands with the Busch Light Pole Award after winning the pole for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Aug 9, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney (12) during practice and qualifying for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Shane van Gisbergen in the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet Camaro.

Overview

  • Ryan Blaney clinched pole with a 71.960-second lap, marking his second pole of 2025 and the 150th in Team Penske’s Cup Series history.
  • Shane van Gisbergen missed pole by 0.033 seconds and will start second alongside Blaney on the front row.
  • Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch will occupy the third through fifth starting spots for Sunday’s 90-lap race.
  • Strong practice laps did not guarantee qualifying speed as Michael McDowell and Justin Haley fell to sixth and 23rd in qualifying respectively.
  • Limited passing opportunities at Watkins Glen make starting positions pivotal for teams aiming to convert qualifying speed into race-day advantages.