Focused Health 250 Qualifying Order_ As the NASCAR Xfinity Series gears up for another adrenaline-fueled showdown, all eyes turn to the Circuit of the Americas, where the Focused Health 250 is set to ignite the tracks with thrilling action. Scheduled for Saturday, March 23, at 5 pm ET, this event promises to be a riveting contest spanning 157.596 miles of twists and turns.
Situated in Austin, Texas, the Circuit of the Americas stands as a challenging 3.426-mile road course, providing the perfect backdrop for the Xfinity Series drivers to showcase their prowess.
Who will conquer COTA?
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Defending champion AJ Allmendinger leads the charge as 40 drivers prepare to battle it out on the track. But before the main event kicks off, the practice and qualifying sessions, airing on FS1, will set the stage for the ultimate showdown.
Recently, FOX Sports’ own Bob Pockrass took to Twitter to unveil the qualifying order, igniting anticipation for the upcoming race. The session promises a riveting start, with Preston Pardus taking the lead with the first lap and Chandler Smith wrapping up the qualifying action.
Here’s the full breakdown of the qualifying order for the Focused Health 250:
| Driver | Metric Score |
|---|---|
| Preston Pardus | 62.000 |
| Brad Perez | 41.700 |
| Alex Labbe | 36.500 |
| Kyle Larson | 35.800 |
| Ty Dillon | 33.400 |
| RC Enerson | 30.950 |
| Josh Bilicki | 30.100 |
| Sam Mayer | 28.050 |
| Ty Gibbs | 28.000 |
| Daniil Kvyat | 27.600 |
| John H. Nemechek | 21.100 |
| Blaine Perkins | 19.400 |
| Leland Honeyman | 17.750 |
| Jeremy Clements | 17.550 |
| Ryan Sieg | 13.650 |
| AJ Allmendinger | 12.950 |
| Parker Kligerman | 11.400 |
| Brandon Jones | 8.450 |
| Austin Hill | 4.800 |
| Cole Custer | 3.850 |
| Ed Jones | 61.650 |
| Austin Green | 37.200 |
| Patrick Gallagher | 36.350 |
| Kaz Grala | 34.900 |
| Hailie Deegan | 31.750 |
| Jeb Burton | 30.850 |
| Josh Williams | 29.000 |
| Parker Retzlaff | 28.050 |
| Sage Karam | 27.850 |
| Ryan Ellis | 21.450 |
| Brennan Poole | 20.000 |
| Kyle Weatherman | 18.100 |
| Justin Allgaier | 17.750 |
| Riley Herbst | 14.150 |
| Anthony Alfredo | 13.350 |
| Shane Van Gisbergen | 11.750 |
| Sammy Smith | 10.550 |
| Sheldon Creed | 4.800 |
| Jesse Love | 4.400 |
| Chandler Smith | 1.000 |
From seasoned veterans to rising stars, each driver will strive to secure the best starting position for the main event, vying for a shot at victory on the challenging Circuit of the Americas.
Qualifying groups for COTA. In Cup, each group 40 minutes of practice — 20 min Group A, 20 min Group B, 20 min Group A, 20 min Group B. .. Xfin/truck 20 min practice (no groups) … In all series, top-five in each group advance to final round (format for road courses). pic.twitter.com/66XdYa6Yot
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 20, 2024
Don’t miss a moment of the action as NASCAR Xfinity Series teams and drivers rev up their engines for the Focused Health 250, broadcasting live on FS1 and PRN.
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