Unveiling the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400: Thrilling Qualifying Results You Can’t Miss!

Ryan Blaney from Team Penske has secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This marks the second race of the 2025 season, following the exciting Daytona 500. Team Penske and Wood Brothers Racing have shown strong performance, with Blaney leading the pack and backed by teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano, along with Josh Berry from Wood Brothers Racing.

The Atlanta Motor Speedway has changed significantly since 2021. It’s now designed for superspeedway racing, similar to Daytona and Talladega. This transformation means drivers race closely together, creating thrilling pack racing. The Ambetter Health 400 will be a 400-mile challenge, featuring 260 laps on the 1.54-mile track, promising fast-paced action for fans.

Ford drivers, including Blaney and his teammates, have been performing well at these superspeedway tracks, taking ten of the top eleven starting spots. Kyle Busch, representing Richard Childress Racing, is the highest-qualifying non-Ford driver, starting in sixth position.

Joey Logano, starting fourth, won the previous Ambetter Health 400. His victory in September 2024 makes him a strong contender again. On the other hand, Joe Gibbs Racing faces challenges, with their top driver, Christopher Bell, qualifying far back in 32nd place. They will need to find a strategy to climb back during the race.

Shane van Gisbergen, a newcomer from Australian Supercars, will also be making his NASCAR Cup Series debut, starting in 30th place. Fans are eager to see how he adapts to this new racing style.

Fortunately, the weather looks promising for race day, with clear skies expected. Everyone is hoping for an uninterrupted and thrilling event.

Here’s the starting lineup for the Ambetter Health 400:

1. Ryan Blaney – Team Penske
2. Austin Cindric – Team Penske
3. Josh Berry – Wood Brothers Racing
4. Joey Logano – Team Penske
5. Todd Gilliland – Front Row Motorsports
6. Kyle Busch – Richard Childress Racing
7. Zane Smith – Front Row Motorsports
8. Chris Buescher – RFK Racing
9. Brad Keselowski – RFK Racing
10. Noah Gragson – Front Row Motorsports
11. Ryan Preece – RFK Racing
12. AJ Allmendinger – Kaulig Racing
13. Alex Bowman – Hendrick Motorsports
14. Bubba Wallace – 23XI Racing
15. Austin Dillon – Richard Childress Racing
16. Kyle Larson – Hendrick Motorsports
17. William Byron – Hendrick Motorsports
18. Chase Elliott – Hendrick Motorsports
19. Tyler Reddick – 23XI Racing
20. Ty Dillon – Kaulig Racing
21. Justin Haley – Spire Motorsports
22. John Hunter Nemechek – LEGACY MOTOR CLUB
23. Cole Custer – Haas Factory Team
24. Michael McDowell – Spire Motorsports
25. Chase Briscoe – Joe Gibbs Racing
26. Carson Hocevar – Spire Motorsports
27. Riley Herbst – 23XI Racing
28. Erik Jones – LEGACY MOTOR CLUB
29. Daniel Suarez – Trackhouse Racing
30. Shane Van Gisbergen – Trackhouse Racing
31. Cody Ware – Rick Ware Racing
32. Christopher Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing
33. Ross Chastain – Trackhouse Racing
34. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – HYAK Motorsports
35. Corey LaJoie – Rick Ware Racing
36. Ty Gibbs – Joe Gibbs Racing
37. Denny Hamlin – Joe Gibbs Racing
38. BJ McLeod – Live Fast Motorsports
39. JJ Yeley – NY Racing Team