Joey Logano Will Start On Pole at Kansas Speedway
NASCAR will determine the starting grid using a metric formula after rain canceled qualifying sessions.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Motorsports
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The Hollywood Casino 400 is scheduled for September 27, 2026, at the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway. Rain washouts prevented practice and qualifying rounds, forcing NASCAR to set the field via a metric formula.
Why it matters
Weather instability in Kansas City creates uncertainty for the 267-lap event, with a 50 percent chance of rain forecasted for the race start. Because the track lacks wet-weather tires for this length, officials will rely on jet dryers to maintain surface conditions.
The Hollywood Casino 400 will cover 267 laps on the 1.5-mile oval. NASCAR officials previously confirmed that the race becomes official upon the completion of Stage 2 or the halfway point.
The players
Joey Logano
He is a professional NASCAR driver who secured the pole position for this weekend's race.
Kyle Larson
He is a top-tier NASCAR competitor slated to start on the front row alongside the pole winner.
Kaden Honeycutt
He is the driver who recently won the Craftsman Truck Series race at the same venue.
The details
Joey Logano enters the race in the pole position, followed by Kyle Larson on the front row. The scheduling adjustments follow a challenging weekend that included a 4-hour, 47-minute weather delay during the Craftsman Truck Series race won by Kaden Honeycutt.
Timeline
September 25-26, 2026: Rain prevented practice and qualifying sessions.
September 26, 2026: The Craftsman Truck Series race faced a 4-hour, 47-minute delay.
September 27, 2026: The scheduled start time for the Hollywood Casino 400.
Season Trajectory
This race is a critical juncture in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff schedule, as full points will be awarded even if the 267-lap event is shortened. Performance in Kansas City directly impacts the standing of playoff contenders heading into the final stages of the championship.
The metric-based starting grid gives Logano and Larson a tactical advantage at the start of the 267-lap event. Because the race can be declared official after halfway, aggressive early-stage driving is expected as teams fight to secure a position in the final standings.
The takeaway
Fans should monitor local weather updates closely, as the race remains susceptible to further delays. Teams are prepared to complete the race on a shortened schedule if weather conditions force a premature conclusion.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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