NASCAR fans were focused on the Kansas Speedway this week, as drivers prepped for Sunday’s running of the STP 400. Matt Kenseth captured the pole in qualifying, edging out former Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. It was Kenseth’s ninth career pole - Sunday will mark his 480th Sprint Cup Series start.
NASCAR Kansas 2013: Lineup, starting grid for STP 400
Four drivers have a chance to become the first three-time winner at Kansas Speedway when the flag drops on Sunday’s STP 400.
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Despite wrecking during qualifying, Jeff Gordon will race on Sunday. He will hold the final position, spot No. 43, which happens to be the worst starting point in his career.
Kansas Speedway has been home to 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races over the past twelve years, with four drivers earning victories twice at the track: Greg Biffle, Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart. No driver has won three times yet at Kansas Speedway.
The STP 400 will air on FOX at 1 p.m. ET. The event can also be followed live on FOX Sports Mobile.
Here is Sunday’s complete STP 400 starting lineup:
1.) Matt Kenseth
2.) Carl Edwards
3.) Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
4.) Sam Hornish Jr.
5.) Kyle Busch
6.) Aric Almirola
7.) Martin Truex Jr.
8.) Mark Martin
9.) Ryan Newman
10.) Clint Bowyer
11.) Greg Biffle
12.) Paul Menard
13.) Kurt Busch
14.) Jamie McMurray
15.) Marcos Ambrose
16.) Brian Vickers
17.) Kevin Harvick
18.) Tony Stewart
19.) Juan Pablo Montoya
20.) Jeff Burton
21.) Jimmie Johnson
22.) Joey Logano
23.) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
24.) Elliott Sadler
25.) Danica Patrick
26.) David Ragan
27.) Kasey Kahne
28.) David Gilliland
29.) Michael McDowell
30.) Casey Mears
31.) David Reutimann
32.) Travis Kvapil
33.) Brad Keselowski
34.) Bobby Labonte
35.) Mike Bliss
36.) Josh Wise
37.) Timmy Hill
38.) David Stremme
39.) Landon Cassill
40.) J.J. Yeley
41.) Regan Smith
42.) Dave Blaney
43.) Jeff Gordon
Did Not Qualify: Joe Nemechek
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