Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Report
September 8, 2017
Track: Richmond Raceway
Race: Federated Auto Parts 400
Date: September 8, 2017
No. 2 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford Fusion – Brad Keselowski
Position: 15th
Time: 22.181 seconds
Speed: 121.726 mph
No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion – Ryan Blaney
Position: 14th
Time: 22.172 seconds
Speed: 121.775 mph
No. 22 American Red Cross/Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion – Joey Logano
Position: 12th
Time: 22.325 seconds
Speed: 120.941 mph
Fastest Qualifying Time: 22.055 seconds (No. 20 – Matt Kenseth)
Recap: Joey Logano led the way for Team Penske in qualifying for Saturday night's Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway in the No. 22 American Red Cross/Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion. Logano turned in the third fastest time in the opening round, followed by the 10th fastest time in the second round before ultimately turning in the 12th fastest time in the final round. Ryan Blaney qualified in the 14th position in the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion after timing in 15th fastest in the opening round. Brad Keselowski will start 15th in the No. 2 Fitzgerald Ford Fusion on Saturday night, and will compete tonight in the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford Mustang in the NASCAR XFINITY Series.
Coverage: Live coverage of the Federated Auto Parts 400 from Richmond Raceway will begin Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, MRN and Sirius XM NASCAR.