FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 PPG Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Starting lineup for the Auto Club 400

By Staff Report | Published: March 15, 2019 38

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Coatings Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon will start on the pole in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Danny Stockman Jr.

Spotter: Andy Houston

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick will start second n the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Rodney Childers

Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Farmer John Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola will start third in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: John Klausmeier

Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch will start fourth in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Adam Stevens

Spotter: Tony Hirschman

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano will start fifth in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford.

Crew chief: Todd Gordon

Spotter: T.J. Majors

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin will start sixth in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Chris Gabehart

Spotter: Chris Lambert

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Performance Plus Motor Oil Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Newman will start seventh in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Scott Graves

Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott will start eighth in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Alan Gustafson

Spotter: Eddie D'Hondt

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Haas Automation Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer will start ninth in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz

Spotter: Brett Griffin

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Ryan Blaney will start 10th in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.

Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins

Spotter: Josh Williams

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson will start 11th in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Kevin Meendering

Spotter: Earl Barban

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Ricky Stenhouse Jr, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start 12th in the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Brian Pattie

Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Wurth Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski will start 13th in the No. 2 Team Penske Ford.

Crew chief: Paul Wolfe

Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Kroger Flavor Fill Up Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher will start 14th in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Trent Owens

Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson will start 15th in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Chad Johnston

Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ty Dillon will start 16th in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Matt Borland

Spotter: Billy O'Dea

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Liberty National Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric will start 17th in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Luke Lambert

Spotter: Brandon Lines

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Craftsman Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones will start 18th in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Chris Gayle

Spotter: Rick Carelli

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: David Ragan, driver of the #38 MDS Trucking Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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David Ragan will start 19th in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Seth Barbour

Spotter: Rocky Ryan

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez will start 20th in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Billy Scott

Spotter: Tony Raines

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch will start 21st in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Matt McCall

Spotter: Tyler Green

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron will start 22nd in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Chad Knaus

Spotter: Tab Boyd

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Pet Insurance Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman will start 23rd in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Greg Ives

Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 Procore Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 24th in the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Mike Wheeler

Spotter: Doug Campbell

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Menards/MOEN Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Paul Menard will start 25th in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Greg Erwin

Spotter: Joey Meier

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Ryan Preece, driver of the #47 Kroger Flavor Fill Up Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Preece will start 26th in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Tristan Smith

Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. will start 27th in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Cole Pearn

Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 PlanBSales.com Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace will start 28th in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Derek Stamets

Spotter: Freddie Kraft

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Loves's Travel Stops Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell will start 29th in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Spotter: Frank Deiny Jr.

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Hartford Gold Group Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Corey LaJoie will start 30th in the No. 32 Go FAS Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Randy Cox

Spotter: David Pepper

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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 08: Ross Chastain, driver of the #15 FitStrong Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway on March 8, 2019 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain will start 31st in the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Pat Tryson

Spotter: Randy Bradshaw

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Matt Tifft, driver of the #36 Surface Sunscreen/Tunity Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt Tifft will start 32nd in the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Michael Kelley

Spotter: Chris Monez

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Landon Cassill, driver of the #00 Manscaped Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Landon Cassill will start 33rd in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Joe Williams Jr.

Spotter: Tom Legeman

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Jacob Companies Chevrolet, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cody Ware will start 34th in the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: George Church

Spotter: Tyler Monn

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #27 RimRyders Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Reed Sorenson, will start 35th in the No. 27 Germain Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Tommy Baldwin

Spotter: Joe Campbell

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: BJ McLeod, driver of the #52 Mtel-One Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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BJ McLeod will start 36th in the No. 52 Rick Ware Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Michael Hillman

Spotter: Tony Micale

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Garrett Smithley, driver of the #77 Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Garrett Smithley will start 37th in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Peter Sospenzo

Spotter: Carl Miller

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 15: Joey Gase, driver of the #66 Navada Donor Network Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 15, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Gase will start 38th in the No. 66 MBM Motorsports Toyota.

Crew chief: Brian Keselowski

Spotter: Carl Long