Ryan Blaney is on the pole for the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Collection race on July 12 at EchoPark Speedway.
Blaney’s lap of 30.815 seconds was a half-tenth faster than teammate Joey Logano’s effort within the second spherical of qualifying on July 11 as Penske swept the entrance row.
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No Toyota drivers positioned inside the highest 10 because the producer’s race groups focused dealing with in the course of the race over qualifying pace in preparation.
This is the total beginning lineup for Sunday’s NASCAR race at EchoPark Speedway.
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Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Group Penske Ford
Joey Logano, No. 22 Group Penske Ford
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Austin Cindric, No. 2 Group Penske Ford
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Membership Toyota
Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Josh Berry, No. 21 Wooden Brothers Racing Ford
Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Entrance Row Motorsports Ford
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Membership Toyota
Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Manufacturing facility Group Chevrolet
Zane Smith, No. 38 Entrance Row Motorsports Ford
Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
Noah Gragson, No. 4 Entrance Row Motorsports Ford
BJ McLeod, No. 78 Dwell Quick Motorsports Chevrolet
Chad Finchum, No. 66 Storage 66 Ford
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Collection Straight Discuss Wi-fi 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Meg Oliphant/Getty Photos)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Collection Straight Discuss Wi-fi 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Meg Oliphant/Getty Photos)
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Photos)
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Collection Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, poses with Loudon the Lobster in victory lane after profitable the the NASCAR Cup Collection Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, celebrates after profitable the NASCAR Cup Collection Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Picture by Meg Oliphant/Getty Photos)
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Photos)
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Ryan Blaney climbs out of his No. 12 Penske Ford in Victory Lane, Saturday evening, Aug. 23, 2025, after profitable the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. For full protection of the race, go to www.news-journalonline.com.
(David TuckerNews-Journal)
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Aug 23, 2025; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) takes the checker flag to win the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Mike Watters-Imagn Photos
(Mike Watters, Mike Watters-Imagn Photos)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates profitable the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee, on June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles, The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) heads into the stands to provide away the checkered flag after profitable the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Collection race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) burns rubber close to the end line after profitable the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Collection race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) crosses the end line to win the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Collection race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney celebrates profitable the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean, Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK through Imagn Photos)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Components Ford, indicators an autograph for a NASCAR fan previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection Jack Hyperlink’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Picture by Logan Riely/Getty Photos)
(Logan Riely, Getty Photos)
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Mar 8, 2025; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) throughout qualifying for the Shrines Youngsters’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Photos
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Photos)
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Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) throughout qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Peter Casey-Imagn Photos
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Photos)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford speaks to the media throughout Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Seaside, Florida. (Picture by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Photos)
(Mike Ehrmann, Getty Photos)
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Nice Lakes Flooring Ford spins after an on-track incident throughout qualifying warmth #1 for the Prepare dinner Out Conflict at Bowman Grey Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Photos)
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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) and his fiancŽ Gianna Tulio in the course of the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Conference Heart. Necessary Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/RichmondWaterHeater Ford, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – NOVEMBER 03: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Low cost Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after profitable the NASCAR Cup Collection Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Picture by David Jensen/Getty Photos)
(Getty Photos)
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Nov 3, 2024; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) wins the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photos)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates in victory lane after profitable The Nice American Getaway 400 Offered by VISITPA.com, at Pocono Raceway on July 14, 2024.
(James Gilbert, Getty Photos)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) wins the inaugural Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Iowa Speedway in Newton.
(Cody Scanlan/The Register)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) wins the inaugural Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Iowa Speedway in Newton.
(Cody Scanlan/The Register)
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Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) makes a pit cease in the course of the Toyota House owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Necessary Credit score: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) catches on fireplace after wrecking in the course of the Bluegreen Holidays Duel at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Necessary Credit score: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports activities
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Ryan Blaney the 2023 NASCAR Cup Collection champion, appears over the room as he enters Wednesday, February 14, 2024 for Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
(David TuckerNews-Journal)
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Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio poses on the pink carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet on the Music Metropolis Heart in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Ryan Blaney offers his thanks speech on profitable the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship on the 2023 NASCAR Award Banquet at Music Metropolis Heart in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. (Stephanie Amador/The Tennessean through AP)
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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2023 NASCAR Factors Champion Ryan Blaney (12) indicators autographs in the course of the NASCAR Champions Automotive Parade in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
(Denny Simmons / The Tennessean)
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Ryan Blaney received the 2023 NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5, 2023.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) celebrates profitable the Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on Nov. 5, 2023.
(Alex Gould/Particular for The Republic, Alex Gould/Particular for The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Oct. 29: Ryan Blaney celebrates after profitable the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
(David Yeazell, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Oct 1, 2023; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) cheers the gang after his victory on the 2023 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Necessary Credit score: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Might 29: Ryan Blaney, middle, celebrates profitable the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Ryan Blaney does a little bit social media befor the ultimate Nascar cup collection follow, Saturday morning February 18, 2023 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
(David TuckerNews Journal)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, throughout follow for the Verizon 200 on the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates after profitable the FireKeepers On line casino 400 Sunday at Michigan Worldwide Speedway.
(Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) is towed off the observe after a crash in the course of the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Collection race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Stephanie Amador / Tennessean.com)
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NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) makes a pit cease in the course of the NASCAR Cup Collection Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Feb 12, 2020; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) addresses the media throughout NASCAR Media Day on the Daytona 500 Membership.. Necessary Credit score: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-425824 ORIG FILE ID: 20200212_jdm_ad4_062.jpg
(Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Cole Swindell and Ryan Blaney stroll the pink carpet earlier than the 2019 NASCAR Cup Collection Awards at Music Metropolis Heart Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
(Larry McCormack / Tennessean.com)
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Ryan Blaney waves to the gang in the course of the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway occasion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
(Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com)
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Ryan Blaney beat Ryan Newman Monday at Talladega Superspeedway in a door-to-door race to the end line. The 0.0070-second margin of victory was the sixth-closest within the historical past of Talladega. Necessary Credit score: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports activities
(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Ryan Blaney, proper, celebrates after profitable the 2019 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.
(Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Feb 10, 2019; Daytona Seaside, FL, USA;NASCAR Cup Collection driver Ryan Blaney (12) throughout qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Necessary Credit score: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports activities ORG XMIT: USATSI-401434 ORIG FILE ID: 20190210_jfv_ad4_092.jpg
(Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Ryan Blaney has momentum on his aspect, coming off a victory in Charloote on Sunday. It was solely the younger driver’s second Cup victory of 2018 as he received Duel #1 at Daytona Speedway again in February.
(Jason Minto/The Information Journal)
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Ryan Blaney celebrates after profitable the Financial institution of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
(Jasen Vinlove, -USA TODAY Sports activities)
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From left, NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ryan Blaney watch Driven2SaveLives BC39 sizzling laps from atop a hauler at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for the USAC P1 Insurance coverage Midget Nationwide Championship, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.
(Jenna Watson/IndyStar)
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Ryan Blaney, middle, celebrates his victory at Pocono Raceway on June 11, 2017.
(Matthew O’Haren, USA TODAY Sports activities)NASCAR Atlanta TV schedule, begin time for the Quaker State 400
Inexperienced Flag Time: Approx. 6:15 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 12
Observe: EchoPark Speedway (1.54-mile oval) in Hampton, Georgia
Size: 260 laps, 400.4 miles
Phases: 60 laps, 100 laps, 100 laps
Radio: PRN (102.5-FM The Sport in Nashville)
Streaming: HBO MAX app for full broadcast feed and in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Quaker State 400 can be broadcast nationally on TNT. Different streaming choices for the race embody HBO MAX for the total broadcast and in-car cameras for every driver.
