Jones Wins Rain-Shortened Qualifying - Speedway Digest

Due to persisting mist, Erik Jones has won the pole at Dover. This is his second straight pole. The field will be set by first round speeds.

Despite rain cutting the Sprint Cup practice session short, qualifying went underway as no cars hit the track within the opening four minutes with Timmy Hill being the lone driver to hit the track. The first round of qualifying was able to go the distance as E. Jones topped the board with a speed of 158.318 mph. Kyle Busch was second at 157.660 mph, Joey Logano was was third at 157.480 mph, Alex Bowman was fourth at 157.089 mph, and Daniel Suarez rounded out the top-five with a speed of 157.048 mph. All drivers made a lap on the speedway, and no drivers will be going home.

NASCAR is hopeful to get the Drive Sober 200 completed in its entirety beginning at 3:00PM EST on NBCSN and Motor Racing Network. Green flag is scheduled for 3:06PM EST.

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