Ryan Blaney Wins Pole Position for Food City 500 at Bristol

NASCAR returns to concrete at Bristol Motor Speedway, ending a three-year stretch of dirt racing.

Ryan Blaney secures pole position for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, marking his 10th career pole.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bristol's concrete surface after three years of dirt racing, with drivers and teams expressing relief and excitement.
Ford vehicles dominate the qualifying rounds, with Blaney leading the charge and Josh Berry securing a career-best second place start.
Drivers face challenges with a new short-track package and the track's resin-based traction compound, adding unpredictability to the race.
The return to concrete at Bristol is welcomed by many in the NASCAR community, anticipating a return to traditional racing dynamics.