Precision on the Pavement: Unveiling the Texas Race Grid
Allgaier Leads the Charge at Texas Motor Speedway
Justin Allgaier, piloting the No. 7 car, has claimed the coveted pole position for the highly anticipated 2026 Andy's Frozen Custard 340 event at Texas Motor Speedway. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Allgaier, as it is his inaugural pole start of the current O'Reilly Series season.
Front Row Companions and Noteworthy Qualifiers
Joining Allgaier on the front row will be Brandon Jones in the No. 20 machine, setting up an exciting start to Saturday evening's competition. The second row sees the formidable duo of Kyle Larson and Connor Zilisch. Meanwhile, several prominent drivers, including Austin Dillon, Jesse Love, Harrison Burton, Jeb Burton, Patrick Staropoli, and Blaine Perkins, will be commencing the race from the 20th position or further back. Notably, all participating drivers successfully qualified for the event.
The Complete Starting Order for the May 2026 Race
Below is the meticulously compiled list of the starting lineup for the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race scheduled for May 2026 at the renowned Texas Motor Speedway, offering fans and analysts a clear picture of each competitor's initial placement on the track.
Detailed Starting Grid: Positions 1-10
The top ten positions feature some of the series' most talented drivers. Justin Allgaier (No. 7) and Brandon Jones (No. 20) lead the pack. They are followed by Kyle Larson (No. 88), Connor Zilisch (No. 1), Brent Crews (No. 19), Corey Day (No. 17), Austin Hill (No. 21), Jeremy Clements (No. 51), Ryan Sieg (No. 39), and Parker Retzlaff (No. 99).
Mid-Pack Contenders: Positions 11-20
The middle section of the grid includes Sheldon Creed (No. 00), Taylor Gray (No. 54), Rajah Caruth (No. 32), Carson Kvapil (No. 9), Sammy Smith (No. 8), William Sawalich (No. 18), Sam Mayer (No. 41), Anthony Alfredo (No. 96), Austin Green (No. 87), and Austin Dillon (No. 3).
The Remaining Field: Positions 21-38
The rest of the starting lineup comprises Jesse Love (No. 2), Dean Thompson (No. 26), Kyle Sieg (No. 28), Harrison Burton (No. 24), Jeb Burton (No. 27), Josh Williams (No. 92), Brennan Poole (No. 44), Patrick Staropoli (No. 48), Blaine Perkins (No. 31), Mason Maggio (No. 91), Dawson Cram (No. 35), Garrett Smithley (No. 0), Josh Bilicki (No. 07), Brad Perez (No. 42), David Starr (No. 53), Joey Gase (No. 55), Lavar Scott (No. 45), and Ryan Ellis (No. 02), each poised to compete fiercely for victory.
