The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season is set to kick off with the prestigious Daytona 500, and one driver who is poised to make history is Brandon Staley. The 28-year-old from Mooresville, North Carolina, is set to become the youngest driver ever to start from the pole position in the Great American Race.
In qualifying for the Daytona 500, Staley turned a lap of 190.294 mph in his No. 17 Ford Mustang, edging out defending series champion Joey Logano. It is Staley's first career pole position in the Cup Series and the first for his team, RFK Racing_.
"It's an incredible feeling," said Staley. "This is something I've dreamed about since I was a kid. To be able to do it here at Daytona in front of all these fans is just incredible."
Staley's rise to the top of NASCAR has been a rapid one. He made his Cup Series debut in 2021 and recorded his first top-five finish just four races later. In 2022, he had four top-10 finishes and finished 16th in the final standings.
"Brandon has worked extremely hard to get to this point," said RFK Racing team owner Brad Keselowski. "He's a talented driver with a lot of potential, and I'm confident that he can be a contender for wins and championships in the future."
The Daytona 500 is one of the most unpredictable races on the NASCAR schedule, but Staley is confident that he has a chance to win.
"I think we have a good car," said Staley. "The team has worked hard to prepare, and I'm just going to go out there and do my best. If we can stay out of trouble and be there at the end, I think we have a shot."
Here are some key statistics about the NASCAR Cup Series:
Year | Races | Winners |
---|---|---|
2022 | 36 | 14 |
2021 | 36 | 12 |
2020 | 36 | 13 |
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The Daytona 500 is one of the most anticipated events on the NASCAR schedule, and Brandon Staley is poised to make history in this year's race. With his pole position, Staley has shown that he is a driver to watch in the coming years. The race is sure to be a thriller, and Staley has a chance to etch his name into NASCAR lore.
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