Grid briefing
Kyle Larson leads the Bass Pro Shops Night Race starting lineup
How the front row was set
Kyle Larson and Joey Logano occupy row one in the latest available starting order. The table below preserves the listed start-position order, car number and manufacturer supplied for the event.
What track position means at Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol's steep concrete half-mile produces constant traffic, short reaction time and a groove that can move as rubber builds.
Bass Pro Shops Night Race grid watch
Cup teams must balance stage points with the setup and track position needed for the final run. Watch bottom-versus-top control, lapped traffic and pit-road timing. The 2026 Chase has no eliminations, but every point carries to the finale after the one-time reseed. For this event, the season role is Cup Chase race 3 of 10.
Starting-order facts checked against ESPN Core. A post-qualifying inspection or unapproved adjustment can still send a car to the rear without changing its scored starting position.