NASCAR lineup at Darlington: Starting order, pole for 2026 Goodyear 400 based on qualifying results
NASCAR lineup at Darlington: Starting order, pole for 2026 Goodyear 400 based on qualifying results originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Tyler Reddick is on a roll to start the 2026 Cup Series season.
The 23XI Racing standout limped to a winless campaign in 2025, a far cry from his regular-season championship-winning 2024. He has stormed back in the weeks since 2026 started, collecting a trio of victories to open the year. He looks well-equipped to add to his strong start in this week's race, having put forth another starring showcase during Saturday's qualifying session at Darlington.
Reddick has it all, showing his prowess for speed on superspeedways, road courses and short tracks throughout his career. He has yet to claim gold at Darlington Raceway thus far in his career. But he has came close, falling just short of the checkered flag on a handful of his travels to the storied South Carolina track.
He'll look to make some personal history at The Lady in Black on Sunday. His performance during Saturday's qualifying session should give him a good chance. With that, here's a look at the pole-sitter and starting lineup for Sunday's race at Darlington, the Goodyear 400.
MORE: Why NASCAR Truck Series' Daniel Dye was suspended after controversial comments Who won the Goodyear 400 pole for 2026? Qualifying for the Goodyear 400 took place on Saturday. 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick returned to the pole for the second time this season, blazing to the front of the pack with a scorching 169.