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Las Vegas native Riley Herbst is gearing up for his home race. Here’s what he had to say about transitioning into his first full-time Cup season:
How NASCAR Sets the Qualifying Order: Full Metric Breakdown
NASCAR determines the qualifying order using a metric formula based on a combination of recent performance factors. The breakdown includes:
Previous Race Finish (50%) – The driver’s final position in the most recent race.
Owner Points Standings (35%) – The car owner’s ranking in the current season’s points standings.
Fastest Lap from Previous Race (15%) – The driver’s fastest lap time from the last race.
This formula helps establish a fair and competitive qualifying order by considering both recent results and overall season performance.
WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green will serve as the honorary pace car driver for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas.