NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400: Qualifying, Kyle Larson’s Pole Position, Lineup At Kansas Speedway

Will Preseason Cup Clash Go International? 

As the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series opener switched from California to North Carolina this season, should fans count on more near-future movement? Perhaps internationally? 

The Clash likely will remain domestic in ‘26, but with Mexico City preparing for its debut in June, it’s not a stretch to think the season-opening exhibition could be staged outside of the United States over the next few years. 

“I wouldn’t ever rule out international in the future,” NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy told NBC Sports. “We have thoughts about a lot of it being prior to the season, in the off-season, an exhibition race. It’s a great opportunity for us to bring NASCAR racing to other parts of the world.”

Starting Lineup for NASCAR Cup Series’ AdventHealth 400    

Here is a look at the lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series’ AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway: 

Starting Position, Driver, Car No. 

• 1, Kyle Larson, No. 5 Chevrolet 
• 2, Chris Buescher, No. 17 Ford 
• 3, Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota 
• 4, Tyler Reddick, No. 45 Toyota 
• 5, Joey Logano, No. 22 Ford 
• 6, Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Toyota 
• 7, William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet 
• 8, Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Chevrolet 
• 9, Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet 
• 10, Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Ford 
• 11, Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevrolet 
• 12, Justin Haley, No. 7 Chevrolet 
• 13, Austin Cindric, No. 2 Ford 
• 14, Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota 
• 15, Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota 
• 16, Erik Jones, No. 43 Toyota 
• 17, John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Toyota 
• 18, Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford 
• 19, Chase Briscoe, No. 18 Toyota 
• 20, Austin Dillon, No. 3 Chevrolet 
• 21, Alex Bowman No. 48 Chevrolet 
• 22, Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Chevrolet 
• 23, Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Ford 
• 24, Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford 
• 25, Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota 
• 26, Ross Chastain, No. 1 Chevrolet 
• 27, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Chevrolet 
• 28, Corey Heim, No. 67 Toyota 
• 29, Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevrolet 
• 30, Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford 
• 31, Cole Custer, No. 41 Ford 
• 32, Jesse Love, No. 33 Chevrolet 
• 33, AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevrolet 
• 34, Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Chevrolet 
• 35, Kyle Busch, No. 8 Chevrolet 
• 36, Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Ford 
• 37, Cody Ware, No. 51 Ford 
• 38, Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford