Overview

• Reddick topped qualifying with a 1:25.939 lap for his 11th career Cup pole, his second of 2025 and second at the Roval.
• Shane van Gisbergen will start second, 0.032 seconds back, with Ty Gibbs third, Kyle Larson fourth and Chris Buescher fifth; all 12 playoff drivers qualified in the top 20, Joey Logano starts 17th, Austin Cindric 19th and Erik Jones last after a power-steering issue.
• Teams reported pronounced tire fall-off and heavy rubbering in practice and qualifying, elevating the importance of track position and late-race tire strategy.
• Reddick said his four-month-old son is doing better after hospitalization for heart concerns, though he cautioned the family is not yet in the clear.
• In the Xfinity race, Connor Zilisch earned his 10th win of the season and the Round of 8 was set, with Sammy Smith advancing by one point as Taylor Gray, Austin Hill, Nick Sanchez and Harrison Burton were eliminated.