Kurt Busch Takes Pole For Duck Commander 500
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FORT WORTH, Texas (April 10, 2015) – Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kurt Busch claimed the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole position for the Duck Commander 500 during Friday’s knockout qualifying session at Texas Motor Speedway.
Busch (No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet) recorded a top lap of 193.847 miles per hour (27.857 seconds) in the third and final round of knockout qualifying for his second pole in four Sprint Cup Series starts this season. It also was his first career pole at Texas Motor Speedway, eclipsing his previous best starting position of second at this event in 2013.
“It will be great to start up front and have that track position,” Busch said. “And along with that comes a good pit box. On yellow flags when all the field comes down pit road that will help us jump back in front of some guys even if our pit stop is not perfect. We are looking forward to cashing in on this pole and bringing home a win tomorrow night.”
Kevin Harvick (No. 4 Budweiser Chevrolet), the defending series champion and current points leader, gave Stewart-Haas Racing a sweep of the front row as his lap of 193.722 mph secured the outside pole.
Brad Keselowski (No. 2 Miller Lite Ford) qualified third at 193.195 mph and was followed by the Hendrick Motorsports duo of Kasey Kahne (No. 5 Great Clips Chevrolet) at 192.933 and Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet) at 192.424 mph.
The Duck Commander 500 (334 laps/501 miles) will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Tickets are available at www.texasmotorspeedway.com or by calling the TMS ticket office at (817) 215-8500. The race will be televised live on FOX and also broadcast on PRN, Sirius XM and KRLD-AM 1080 (locally).
