Harvick on pole, Starting lineup for Go Bowling 235 at Daytona Road Course

The new method for generating the starting lineup for NASCAR Cup Series races has rewarded Kevin Harvick who will start on the pole for Sunday’s inaugural event at the Daytona Road Course.

Harvick will be joined on the front row by Denny Hamlin. The duo has combined for 11 wins in NASCAR’s first 22 races.

The new method proved to be problematic for the two Team Penske drivers who were involved in an early crash at Michigan International Speedway last week. Brad Keselowski will start 17th while Ryan Blaney will line up 24th.

Daytona Road Course Starting Lineup

1. Kevin Harvick
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Martin Truex Jr.
4. Kyle Busch
5. Joey Logano
6. Aric Almirola
7. Chase Elliott
8. Kurt Busch
9. Matt DiBenedetto
10. Austin Dillon
11. Jimmie Johnson
12. Clint Bowyer
13. William Byron
14. Ryan Newman
15. Christopher Bell
16. Matt Kenseth
17. Brad Keselowski
18. Tyler Reddick
19. Bubba Wallace
20. Erik Jones
21. Chris Buescher
22. Ryan Preece
23. Ty Dillon
24. Ryan Blaney
25. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
26. Cole Custer
27. Alex Bowman
28. John Hunter Nemechek
29. Corey LaJoie
30. Michael McDowell
31. Daniel Suarez
32. JJ Yeley
33. Brennan Poole
34. Reed Sorenson
35. Quin Houff
36. Garrett Smithley
37. Timmy Hill
38. James Davison
39. Brendan Gaughan