1 20 Joey Logano(i) GameStop/Hitman Absolution Toyota 30.157 179.063
2 3 Austin Dillon # Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevrolet 30.173 178.968
3 7 Danica Patrick GoDaddy.com Chevrolet 30.179 178.932
4 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ford EcoBoost Ford 30.189 178.873
5 12 Sam Hornish Jr. Alliance Truck Parts Dodge 30.284 178.312
6 2 Elliott Sadler OneMain Financial Chevrolet 30.306 178.183
7 33 Kevin Harvick(i) Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevrolet 30.318 178.112
8 30 James Buescher(i) ABF Chevrolet 30.356 177.889
9 11 Brian Scott Dollar General Toyota 30.378 177.760
10 22 Brad Keselowski(i) Discount Tire Dodge 30.432 177.445
11 88 Cole Whitt # Ingersoll Rand Chevrolet 30.473 177.206
12 54 Kyle Busch(i) Monster Energy Toyota 30.474 177.200
13 18 Denny Hamlin(i) SportClips Toyota 30.555 176.730
14 38 Kasey Kahne(i) Great Clips Chevrolet 30.572 176.632
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15 81 Jason Bowles # American Majority Toyota 30.591 176.523
1 43 Aric Almirola US Air Force Ford 27.988 192.940
2 9 Marcos Ambrose DeWalt Ford 28.184 191.598
3 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet 28.217 191.374
4 16 Greg Biffle Fastenal Ford 28.234 191.259
5 15 Clint Bowyer 5-hour Energy Toyota 28.243 191.198
6 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Armed Forces Foundation Toyota 28.247 191.171
7 5 Kasey Kahne Quaker State Chevrolet 28.253 191.130
8 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Ground Toyota 28.289 190.887
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9 27 Paul Menard Menards/Serta Chevrolet 28.332 190.597
10 78 Regan Smith Furniture Row Chevrolet 28.353 190.456
1 18 Kyle Busch M&M’s Toyota 119.112 136.006
2 39 Ryan Newman Tornados Chevrolet 119.821 135.202
3 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Office Toyota 120.168 134.811
4 16 Greg Biffle 3M / American Red Cross Ford 120.420 134.529
5 29 Kevin Harvick Budweiser / Rheem Chevrolet 120.622 134.304
6 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet 121.076 133.800
7 27 Paul Menard Menards / CertainTeed Chevrolet 121.147 133.722
8 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet 121.297 133.556
9 14 Tony Stewart Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet 121.482 133.353
10 78 Regan Smith Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet 121.721 133.091
11 21 Trevor Bayne(i) Good Sam / Camping World Ford 121.861 132.938
12 15 Clint Bowyer 5-hour Energy Toyota 122.292 132.470
13 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 122.420 132.331
14 34 David Ragan US Shredder Ford 124.183 130.453
15 17 Matt Kenseth Fifth Third Bank Ford 125.351 134.606
16 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota 126.624 133.197
17 51 Kurt Busch Monster Energy Chevrolet 128.074 131.628
18 9 Marcos Ambrose DeWalt Ford 128.784 130.873
1 22 AJ Allmendinger Pennzoil Dodge 28.057 192.465
2 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 28.265 191.049
3 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. DaleJrFndtn/NationalGuard/DietMtnDew Chev 28.272 191.002
4 31 Jeff Burton CAT / BB&T Chevrolet 28.467 189.693
5 43 Aric Almirola Smithfield Ford 28.609 188.752
6 83 Landon Cassill Burger King / Dr. Pepper Toyota 28.620 188.679
7 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Target Chevrolet 28.622 188.666
8 47 Bobby Labonte Kingsford Toyota 28.667 188.370
Pit Road Strategy To Be Critical Component;
Fans To Again Vote One Driver Into Field
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition. Through the annual Sprint Fan Vote, under way now, fans can again cast ballots for their favorite eligible driver. The driver receiving the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the field.
The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race set for Saturday, May 19 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (SPEED, 7 p.m.), will consist of four 20-lap segments, concluding with a 10-lap sprint and a $1 million payout to the race winner. This year’s format will place a higher premium for drivers who win one of the four segments, however, as the winners of the first four segments will move to the front of the field and line up 1-4 prior to the field coming to pit road for the final mandatory pit stop. CLICK THE GRAPHIC TO VIEW THE FORMAT GRID
When the drivers come down pit road, crew chiefs will have to decide on their best pit strategy, as multiple scenarios will unfold. The team that makes the best call, combined with the optimum performance on pit road, is likely to be in the driver’s seat for the final 10 laps of competition. Wherever the drivers are positioned as they come off pit road after that pit stop is where they will line up to start the final 10-lap segment.
Charlotte Motor Speedway – NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. For tickets, call 1-800-455-FANS or go to www.charlottemotorspeedway.com – SPEED to televise.
Those drivers already locked into the main event:
Marcos Ambrose
Trevor Bayne
Greg Biffle
Kurt Busch
Kyle Busch
Clint Bowyer
Carl Edwards
Jeff Gordon
Denny Hamlin
Kevin Harvick
1 16 Greg Biffle 3M / OH / ES Ford 27.281 180.257
2 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet 27.386 179.566
3 5 Kasey Kahne Rockwell Tools Chevrolet 27.386 179.566
4 39 Ryan Newman WIX Chevrolet 27.402 179.461
5 18 Kyle Busch Wrigley Doublemint Toyota 27.404 179.448
6 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 27.424 179.317
7 99 Carl Edwards Ford EcoBoost Fusion Ford 27.427 179.298
8 11 Denny Hamlin Sport Clips Toyota 27.444 179.187
1 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet 49.973 191.623
2 22 AJ Allmendinger Shell Pennzoil/AAA Dodge 50.107 191.111
3 9 Marcos Ambrose Stanley Ford 50.126 191.039
4 43 Aric Almirola VeriFone Sail Ford 50.141 190.981
5 5 Kasey Kahne Farmers Insurance Chevrolet 50.196 190.772
6 16 Greg Biffle 3M/O’Reilly Auto Parts Ford 50.245 190.586
7 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 50.245 190.586
8 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 50.274 190.476
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1 20 Joey Logano(i) GameStop/Hitman Absolution Toyota 30.157 179.063
