Chase Elliott claimed the pole in his second start of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, posting a speed of 166.024 mph at Pocono Raceway early in Saturday’s (June 21) session.
Elliott won his third career pole in the series and his first since his 2014 rookie season.
Brandon Jones will start along side Elliott, posting a speed of 165.532 mph.
Nick Sanchez tied the best start in his rookie season with his fourth career third-place start. William Sawalich and Ryan Sieg completed the top five.
Sam Mayer, Taylor Gray, Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love rounded out the top 10.
Leland Honeyman spun his No. 70 car during the session, but was able to keep his No. 70 Chevrolet out of the wall.
Kyle Sieg and Logan Bearden did not attempt a lap , but only 38 drivers were scheduled for a qualifying attempt. Therefore, all will race today.
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Pocono Starting Lineup
The green flag for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 will wave at 3:30 p.m. ET with broadcasting provided by The CW on television and Motor Racing Network through radio with simulcasting on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.
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