Darlington, SC — Christopher Bell will lead the field to green in Saturday afternoon’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the legendary Darlington Raceway after posting the fastest lap in qualifying. Bell, driving the No. 20 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing, secured the pole with an impressive lap time that showcased both his skill and the strength of JGR’s Xfinity program.
Joining Bell on the front row will be his JGR teammate Brandon Jones, who clocked the second-fastest time and completed a front-row sweep for the organization at “The Track Too Tough to Tame.” Both drivers will be among the favorites heading into the race, with Bell making one of his part-time appearances in the Xfinity Series this season.
“It’s always fun to come back and run these Xfinity races, especially at a place like Darlington,” Bell said after securing the pole. “This track is one of the most challenging we go to, and starting up front is a big advantage.”
Brandon Jones, a full-time Xfinity competitor and a seasoned Darlington racer, echoed the confidence: “Having both JGR cars on the front row speaks to the work the team’s put in. Hopefully we can capitalize and get one of us to Victory Lane.”
Official Starting Lineup – Top 10:
1. Christopher Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing
2. Brandon Jones – Joe Gibbs Racing
3. Cole Custer – Stewart-Haas Racing
4. Justin Allgaier – JR Motorsports
5. Austin Hill – Richard Childress Racing
6. Sam Mayer – JR Motorsports
7. Chandler Smith – Joe Gibbs Racing
8. Riley Herbst – Stewart-Haas Racing
9. Parker Kligerman – Big Machine Racing
10. Jesse Love – Richard Childress Racing
Bell’s pole marks yet another highlight in his standout 2025 season across multiple NASCAR series. While he’s not racing full-time in Xfinity, he’s been a regular threat whenever he’s entered.
Saturday’s race is expected to be a tire strategy-heavy battle, with Darlington’s famously abrasive surface always playing a major role. With Bell and Jones up front, and a strong field of contenders behind them, the stage is set for another memorable chapter at one of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks.
The green flag is scheduled to wave Saturday afternoon, with coverage airing live on FS1.
