WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and William Byron qualified for the front row for Sunday’s Cup race at Watkins Glen International.
Elliott, the defending winner at Watkins Glen, has three poles this season and seven in his career. Kyle Busch qualified third and was followed by Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. Kyle Larson qualified fifth.
All 37 cars passed inspection Sunday morning, but Ryan Blaney will move to the rear for the start for an unapproved adjustment. After passing tech, the team discovered an issue in the rear suspension area and changed the part.
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#NASCAR ... @Blaney will go to the rear for unapproved adjustments. Team passed inspection but then found an issue in the rear suspension area and made a change to be on the safe side with the part. pic.twitter.com/jTuQDU6mEV
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) August 4, 2019