Reddick Edges Berry for NASCAR Cup Pole at New Hampshire Tyler Reddick secured the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, overcoming a slow practice session to deliver a strong qualifying performance. The 23XI Racing driver posted a lap time of 29.054 seconds (131.094 mph) in his No. 45 Toyota, edging out Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds. William Byron, Denny Hamlin, and Shane van Gisbergen followed in the top four positions. Reddick’s performance marked his fourth pole of the season but his first since April at Kansas Speedway. The 26-year-old had struggled in recent races, plummeting from a 129-point lead in the standings after winning five of the first nine races—including the Daytona 500—to fourth place following a six-race stretch with four finishes of 30th or worse. His team made critical adjustments during the weekend, allowing him to capitalize on his speed during qualifying. “I was really unhappy with practice,” Reddick admitted after the session. “I can’t recall a practice when I’ve complained like that. But we figured out what we needed to work on. It’s a big deal because it’s easy after a practice like that to just have a mediocre qualifying effort. The way we did it today was really awesome.” Reddick’s turnaround came after a pep talk and strategic adjustments from NBA legend Michael Jordan, who co-owns his car with Hamlin. The visit helped boost his confidence, leading to a strong 11th-place finish at Richmond Raceway, where he led seven laps despite starting 32nd. Berry, who qualified second at New Hampshire—a career-best—also showed signs of progress. The Wood Brothers Racing driver has posted three consecutive top-10 finishes, positioning him as a contender for a full-time ride in 2027. “We’re fighting hard,” Berry said.#denny_hamlin #tyler_reddick #william_byron #shane_van_gisbergen #josh_berry
NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250: Unique Street Course Debut at Naval Base Coronado The NASCAR Cup Series will debut a unique street course at Naval Base Coronado for the Anduril 250 on June 21 near San Diego. The 3.4-mile track will wind through the base’s campus and along the San Diego bay shoreline, marking the first time the series has raced on a naval base. The event is expected to draw significant attention due to its unconventional setting, blending military infrastructure with high-speed racing. Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the race, aiming for his second victory of the season and a chance to strengthen his playoff position. Denny Hamlin, starting 26th, is seeking his fourth consecutive win despite long odds of +15000. Christopher Bell, who starts 37th, continues to recover from a fractured wrist sustained at the Michigan race two weeks prior. Brent Crews is on standby to replace Bell in the No. 20 Toyota during the first caution. The race began with immediate action as Austin Dillon spun in turn 9 after contact with AJ Allmendinger. Dillon, who had to pit for repairs, expressed frustration with Allmendinger on the radio. The incident left Dillon trailing the field by about 50 seconds. The green flag was waved by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after the Navy Southwest Ceremonial Band performed the national anthem. The event attracted a large crowd, including many military personnel and fans. Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, members of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, were in attendance. Jason Kelce, who previously worked on Corey Day’s pit crew at Talladega, wore Hendrick Motorsports gear. Media coverage of the race will include the Motor Racing Network, with affiliates like 102.5 The Game in Nashville and streaming options on NASCAR.com and the NASCAR app.#denny_hamlin #nascar_cup_series #naval_base_coronado #shane_van_gisbergen #christopher_bell
