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NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Canceled; Reddick Starts from Pole

2/22/2026

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Rain and lightning forced National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to cancel Cup Series qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday.
The starting lineup will be determined by a new metric averaging 30% owner standings and 70% recent race finish.
Tyler Reddick, the championship leader and Daytona 500 winner, will start from pole position.
The race is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m.
FOX will televise the race.

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Rain and lightning forced National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to cancel Cup Series qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday.
The starting lineup will be determined by a new metric averaging 30% owner standings and 70% recent race finish.
Tyler Reddick, the championship leader and Daytona 500 winner, will start from pole position.
The race is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m.
FOX will televise the race.