"NASCAR's Aric Almirola Claims Atlanta Pole, Sets Stage for Sunday's Cup Race"
Aric Almirola secured the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, leading a group of Ford drivers in time trials. Almirola's lap at 177.346 mph was the fastest of the day, narrowly beating Ryan Blaney for the top starting spot. This is Almirola's first pole of the season and second at the 1.54-mile track. Ford drivers claimed the first six positions on the grid, with Chase Briscoe starting third. Reigning series champion Joey Logano won the March race at Atlanta.