Brad Keselowski qualifies 6th for North Wilkesboro Cup race in 2026

Brad Keselowski will start sixth for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway after Friday’s single-round qualifying session.

What happened in qualifying?

Every Cup driver ran a two-lap time trial Friday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The fastest overall lap times set the grid, with no second round and no group splits. Keselowski’s 9.83-second run put him behind only Chad Finchum, Cody Ware, A.J. Allmendinger, Riley Herbst and Austin Hill.

Why it matters for Brad Keselowski

Keselowski claimed the pole for the 2025 All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro in a special format. This year’s Cup race uses the track’s usual qualifying rules, so a sixth-place start gives him a realistic shot at his first points win at the historic .633-mile oval.

What comes next?

The Window World 450 green flag is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday on USA Network and Peacock. Keselowski will line up alongside Chase Elliott on the outside of row three, with Kyle Larson fifth and Bubba Wallace seventh.

How to watch

Coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday on USA Network and Peacock, with radio on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.