NASCAR has made significant changes to their Cup qualifying process that will take effect this weekend. Instead of the fastest car in the final round winning the pole position, the two fastest cars from Group A and Group B will start first and second in the final round. This means that the cars starting alongside each other may not be the two fastest overall.
Five cars from each of Group A and Group B will advance to the final round of qualifying, where the top 10 starting positions will be determined. The fastest car from Group A and Group B will start on the front row, with the remaining cars being placed based on their qualifying speeds from either group.
This weekend at New Hampshire, Kyle Busch is entering the race 31 points below the playoff cutline. Team Penske will be looking to continue their winning streak this weekend. If weather or other circumstances prevent a completion of
