Daytona Beach, Florida – The Daytona 500 qualifying event for 2024 has set the stage for an exciting start to the 66th Daytona 500. The event, which determines the front row for the prestigious race, saw Joey Logano secure the pole position, with Michael McDowell coming in second.

The qualifying event, held at the Daytona International Speedway, has a rich history of pole winners not necessarily translating their success to race-day performance. Bob Welborn, the fastest qualifier in the first Daytona 500, experienced engine troubles and finished 41st in a field of 59 cars. Last year’s pole winner, Alex Bowman, led only one of the final 175 laps and finished fifth.

The pole position not only brings prestige but also garners attention and hype for the winning team and its sponsors. This year’s qualifying event was covered by Fox Sports 1, and the lead-up to the race included Media Day activities, where Cup Series drivers engaged in interviews with various media outlets.

Chevrolet’s streak of 12 consecutive Daytona 500 poles was broken this year, with Fords securing three of the top four spots. Joey Logano’s pole position marks Ford’s first since 2012, and he will lead the first 150-mile qualifying race, while McDowell will lead the second. Both drivers are guaranteed front-row starts for the Daytona 500, setting the stage for an exciting race on Sunday.

Logano’s impressive performance in the qualifying rounds has set the stage for an exhilarating start to the 66th Daytona 500, with fans eagerly anticipating the on-track action and the battle for victory.