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NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250: Qualifying, Pole Position, Lineup At Nashville Superspeedway

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Published31 May 2025

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Did NASCAR Xfinity Series driver William Sawalich have a premonition? 

“It’s going to be a pretty good day,” Sawalich told CW. 

It’s going to be? How about “was” a good day? 

Sawalich captured the pole position for Saturday’s Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway, but it appeared the rookie was already looking ahead to a trip to Victory Lane. 

“I’m super happy to start up front,” said Sawalich, who earned his second career pole in 16 circuit starts. 

Sawalich on Saturday turned a hot qualifying lap of 155.152 mph, edging Austin Hill, who will start on the outside of the front row. Sam Mayer and points leader Justin Allgaier will start along the second row. 

Will Sawalich’s night be as good as his day? 

“We’ll see,” he said. 

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In a unique display of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series defense against Corey Heim this season, Rajah Caruth held off the circuit’s points leader to capture Friday night’s Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. 

Earning his second career win, Caruth, 22, qualified for the playoffs by holding off Heim during the third stage. Caruth compiled 61 laps led, denying Heim his fifth win of the season. In 12 series outings, Heim posted eight top-10 finishes.  

Layne Riggs, who tangled with Heim earlier this season, challenged the leaders and bumped Heim from behind at least once. But he settled for P3.

Starting Lineup for NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Tennessee Lottery 250 

Here is a look at the lineup for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway:

Starting Position, Driver, Car No.

  • 1, William Sawalich, No. 18 Toyota
  • 2, Austin Hill, No. 21 Chevrolet
  • 3, Sam Mayer, No. 41 Ford
  • 4, Justin Allgaier, No. 7 Chevrolet
  • 5, Sheldon Creed, No. 00 Ford
  • 6, Carson Kvapil, No. 1 Chevrolet
  • 7, Nick Sanchez, No. 48 Chevrolet
  • 8, Aric Almirola, No. 19 Toyota
  • 9, Ross Chastain, No. 9 Chevrolet
  • 10, Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Chevrolet
  • 11, Ryan Sieg, No. 39 Ford
  • 12, Christian Eckes, No. 16 Chevrolet
  • 13, Brandon Jones, No. 20 Toyota
  • 14, Sammy Smith, No. 8 Chevrolet
  • 15, Jesse Love, No. 2 Chevrolet
  • 16, Jeb Burton, No. 27 Chevrolet
  • 17, Harrison Burton, No. 25 Ford
  • 18, Jeremy Clements, No. 51 Chevrolet
  • 19, Daniel Dye, No. 10 Chevrolet
  • 20, Dean Thompson, No. 26 Toyota
  • 21, Corey Day, No. 17 Chevrolet
  • 22, Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99 Chevrolet
  • 23, Anthony Alfredo, No. 42 Chevrolet
  • 24, Taylor Gray, No. 54 Toyota
  • 25, Ryan Ellis, No. 71 Chevrolet
  • 26, Josh Williams, No. 11 Chevrolet
  • 27, Blaine Perkins, No. 31 Chevrolet
  • 28, Kyle Sieg, No. 28 Ford
  • 29, Parker Retzlaff, No. 4 Chevrolet
  • 30, Thomas Annunziata, No. 70 Chevrolet
  • 31, Brennan Poole, No. 44 Chevrolet
  • 32, Mason Maggio, No. 53 Ford
  • 33, Nick Leitz, No. 07 Ford
  • 34, Jeffrey Earnhardt, No. 24 Toyota
  • 35, Kris Wright, No. 5 Chevrolet
  • 36, Myatt Snider, No. 91 Chevrolet
  • 37, Logan Bearden, No. 14  Chevrolet
  • 38, Mason Massey, No. 45 Chevrolet

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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry, in both print and digital media. He ed the Sportscasting team in 2021 following a decade of freelancing. He spent his early career as a reporter for various newspapers in Illinois, New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, with a particular emphasis as a beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. Over the course of his career he earned several sports writing awards, including two national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for column writing and news reporting. One of the five prized columns included a commentary on Get to know Jeff Hawkins better

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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry, in both print and digital media. He ed the Sportscasting team in 2021 following a decade of freelancing. He spent his early career as a reporter for various newspapers in Illinois, New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, with a particular emphasis as a beat reporter for the Chicago Blackhawks. Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University. Over the course of his career he earned several sports writing awards, including two national awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors for column writing and news reporting. One of the five prized columns included a commentary on All posts by Jeff Hawkins