NASCAR qualifying results for the All-Star race and Monster Energy Open at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will unload in the garage area of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile track in Concord, North Carolina hosts the NASCAR All-Star Race.
View the full 2019 NASCAR All-Star starting lineup below.
NASCAR All-Star Race: Menu
TV | Prac | Qual | Open | Race
Tonight, it’s a very unique qualifying session in multiple ways. Two sessions of qualifying and no pit road speed limit are on deck.
First off, they’ll qualifying two different races in two different qualifying sessions. The Monster Energy Open class is up first. That will be followed by qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race. The stage winners of tomorrow’s Monster Energy Open will transfer to the back of the field for the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Additionally, there’s a pit stop involved for NASCAR All-Star qualifying. Drivers enter the race track. They’ll then hit the pit lane with no pit road speed limit. They’ll race down the pit lane and land in their pit box for quick pit stop then head back out on the race track to complete their qualifying lap.
Learn more about the NASCAR All-Star Race format here.
No track records will be set tonight. The 550 hp rules package is in place. High downforce and low horsepower. New elements include a step splitter and hood ducts. Those pieces are being tested this weekend and could be used on the 2021 Gen 7 car.
Related: NASCAR is testing new parts in the All-Star race
Monster Energy Open
May 17, 2019
Qualifying – Report
24 cars are lined up for single car NASCAR qualifying. These drivers will set the starting lineup in the Monster Energy Open. This group of cars have yet to qualify for the NASCAR All-Star race.
The order has been set based on practice speeds from earlier this afternoon. The fastest cars from that session will hit the track last for qualifying.
The track bite has been installed to the top two lanes of the race track. However, drivers are running right along the bottom lane in qualifying. No pit stop for this group just one hot lap.
15 cars have qualified so far. Daniel Suarez is loose into turn three. He saves it and remains in the throttle. Suarez jumps to the top of the board regardless of nearly putting it in the fence.
Daniel Hemric was fastest in practice earlier. Now, he’s quickest in round 1 of qualifying for the Open. The top 8 driver’s times will be reset and they’ll head into round two to set the pole position.
Monster Energy Open – Round 1 Results: 1. Daniel Hemric (29.693); 2. William Byron (29.820); 3. Michael McDowell (29.847); 4. Paul Menard (29.940); 5. Daniel Suarez (29.941); 6. Alex Bowman (29.951); 7. Chris Buescher (29.963); 8. Kyle Larson (29.965);
Round two is up next…
Kyle Larson runs a full tenth quicker than his round one time. Alex Bowman runs an identical lap time. They’re tied at the top in the early portion of round two.
He’s backs it up front round one. Daniel Hemric will start on the pole in the Monster Energy Open!
Monster Energy Open
Starting Lineup
May 18, 2019
Pos | Driver | Time
1.. Daniel Hemric
29.643
2. Michael McDowell
29.797
3. William Byron
29.819
4. Daniel Suarez
29.827
5. Paul Menard
29.890
6. Alex Bowman
29.918
7. Kyle Larson
29.918
8. Chris Buescher
30.132
9. David Ragan
30.046
10. Bubba Wallace
30.073
11. Ryan Preece
30.105
12. Matt DiBenedetto
30.106
13. Matt Tifft
30.136
14. Ty Dillon
30.152
15. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
30.162
16. Corey LaJoie
30.317
17. Landon Cassill
30.508
18. Ross Chastain
30.688
19. BJ McLeod
30.801
20. Bayley Currey
31.097
21. Cody Ware
31.711
22. Timmy Hill
32.019
23. Quin Houff
32.316
24. Joey Gase
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NASCAR All-Star Race
May 17, 2019
Qualifying – Report
15 drivers are set for three qualifying laps a piece. A pit stop will sit in the middle of those laps.
There’s no speed limit on the pit lane. We’ll see cars running 160mph on the pit lane. There’s a 0:05 second penalty ready for drivers with other pit road violations. NASCAR officials will check for loose lug nuts after each time is set.
Joey Logano is the first car out. He comes to the pit lane under throttle. He misses the braking point and slides through his pit box. Logano has to put it in reverse and park in his box before the crew can climb over the wall, time lost there.
Chase Elliott is up next. The crew struggles to get the right rear tire off the car and some time is lost there.
Kyle Busch was quickest on his lap. However, he’s been handed a 5 second tire violation penalty! Correction! After review, Kyle Busch will not be penalized.
Brad Keselowski has been handed a five second penalty. He was 2nd on the board after the first 7 cars set a time.
Aric Almirola has the wheels locked well before the stall and he slides completely through his pit stall! He’ll have to backup before the crew touches the car.
Denny Hamlin’s crew has trouble hitting the lug on the right rear.
Clint Bowyer will start from the pole in the NASCAR All-Star Race!
NASCAR All-Star Race
Starting Lineup
May 18, 2019
Pos | Driver | Combined Time (3 Laps)
1. Clint Bowyer
118.794
2. Kyle Busch
118.971
3. Kevin Harvick
119.058
4. Austin Dillon
119.314
5. Martin Truex Jr
120.334
6. Ryan Newman
120.383
7. Eric Jones
120.405
8. Jimmie Johnson
120.660
9. Ryan Blaney
120.892
10. Joey Logano
121.584
11. Chase Elliott
121.978
12. Denny Hamlin
122.125
13. Kurt Busch
123.176
14. Aric Almirola
123.814
15. Brad Keselowski119.059 | 124.059
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