Kyle Busch Ends the Curse: Secures Pole Position for 2026 Daytona 500
Joining Busch on the prestigious front row is , who locked in the second-fastest time. Unlike the rest of the field, whose starting positions were determined by the Bluegreen Vacations Duels, the front row starters had their positions guaranteed based on their single-car qualifying speeds on February 11, 2026. Manufacturer 1 (Pole) Kyle Busch Richard Childress Racing 2 Chase Briscoe Joe Gibbs Racing Top Qualifying Performers Nascar Pole For Daytona 500
Driving for , Busch posted a blazing second-round lap time of 49.006 seconds (183.651 mph), just enough to edge out the competition and set a positive tone for his 2026 campaign. 2026 Daytona 500 Front Row Kyle Busch Ends the Curse: Secures Pole Position
: Impressed many by rounding out the top five for 23XI Racing (49.147s). 2026 Daytona 500 Front Row : Impressed many
: Continued his history of front-row speed by finishing 6th. Notable Qualifying Storylines