Nascar – Team Penske still on pole in Las Vegas

After Brad Keselowski last weekend, it was his teammate Joey Logano who was the fastest during qualifying for the Kobalt 400 in Las Vegas. The driver of the No. 22 Ford also set the lap record with a time of 27, 939 thousandths ahead of the 26 champion. It's his first pole won on this oval, but it's is the eighth of his career. “We are still learning what the best strategy is, when to use it, when to cool the engine…”, comments the pole sitter. “We have an idea of ​​how to operate, but we’re still learning all the time. »

Clint Bowyer (Michael Waltrip Racing) and Austin Dillon (Richard Childress Racing) complete the second row ahead of Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr (Roush Fenway Racing). Jamie McMurray (Chip Ganassi Racing) will start from seventh position ahead of Aric Almirola (Richard Petty Motorsports) and Brian Vickers (Michael Waltrip Racing). Ryan Newman (Stewart-Haas Racing) completes the top ten. Hendrick's three other Chevrolets are in the top 15.