Last spring at Kansas, it was Kyle Larson versus Chris Buescher for the race win in the closest photo finish the Cup Series has ever seen. This weekend, it was the same two drivers again in the fight for pole, but it wasn't quite as close. This is Larson's 22nd career pole, but his first of the 2025 season and his first at Kansas as well.
"Pretty ironic to have us both on the front row here after our close finish a year ago," smiled Larson. "It's cool to finally get a pole here at Kansas too. I feel like I've been just short a number of times and I hope they still give out that pedal car (for pole) because that's what I've always wanted. Especially with having some kids so I hope that's still a thing. Just proud of our team ... thanks to Chevy, the engine shop, everybody. So yeah, off to a good start."
