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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Beer/Ducks Unlimited Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Starting lineup for 2019 AAA Texas 500

By Staff Report | Published: November 2, 2019 40
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Beer/Ducks Unlimited Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick will start on pole in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Rodney Childers

Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Chris Gayle

Spotter: Rick Carelli

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Chris Gabehart

Spotter: Chris Lambert

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Matt McCall

Spotter: Tyler Green

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Valvoline Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Greg Ives

Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: John Klausmeier

Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Walmart Family Mobile Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Billy Scott

Spotter: Tony Raines

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Wurth Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Paul Wolfe

Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Brian Pattie

Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 Procore Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 10th in the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Michael Wheeler

Spotter: Doug Campbell

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Insurance Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano will start 11th in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford.

Crew chief: Todd Gordon

Spotter: T.J. Majors

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch will start 12th in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Adam Stevens

Spotter: Tony Hirschman

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson will start 13th in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Chad Johnston

Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott will start 14th in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Alan Gustafson

Spotter: Eddie D’Hondt

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Wabash National Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney will start 15th in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.

Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins

Spotter: Josh Williams

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Cat Dozers Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric will start 16th in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Luke Lambert

Spotter: Chris Osborne

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. will start 17th in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Cole Pearn

Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron will start 18th in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Chad Knaus

Spotter: Tab Boyd

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Military Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ty Dillon will start 19th in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Matt Borland

Spotter: Billy O’Dea

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Slim Jim Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher will start 20th in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Trent Owens

Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 RigUp Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon will start 21st in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Danny Stockman Jr.

Spotter: Andy Houston

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Covert Auto Group Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace will start 22nd in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Derek Stamets

Spotter: Freddie Kraft

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson will start 23rd in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Cliff Daniels

Spotter: Earl Barban

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer will start 24th in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz

Spotter: Brett Griffin

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Roush Performance Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Ryan Newman will start 25th in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Scott Graves

Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: David Ragan, driver of the #38 Mystik Lubricants Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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David Ragan will start 26th in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Michael Kelley

Spotter: Rocky Ryan

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell will start 27th in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Spotter: Frank Deiny Jr.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Preece, driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Preece will start 28th in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Eddie Pardue

Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #36 Speedy Cash Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

John Hunter Nemechek will start 29th in the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Seth Barbour

Spotter: Chris Monez

*John Hunter Nemechek is filling in for a sidelined Matt Tifft.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Parker Kligerman, driver of the #96 TRD 40th Anniversary Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Parker Kligerman will start 30th in the No. 96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Mark Hillman

Spotter: James Coleman

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Menards/Jack Links Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Paul Menard will start 31st in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Greg Erwin

Spotter: Joey Meier

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Landon Cassill, driver of the #00 Pop-A-Lock Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Landon Cassill will start 32nd in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Joe Williams Jr.

Spotter: Tom Legeman

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Schluter Systems Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Corey LaJoie will start 33rd in the No. 32 Go Fas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Randy Cox

Spotter: David Pepper

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: JJ Yeley, driver of the #53 Factor One Source Pharmacy Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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JJ Yeley will start 34th in the No. 53 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Michael Hillman

Spotter: Tyler Monn

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Ross Chastain, driver of the #27 Low T Center Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Ross Chastain will start 35th in the No. 27 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Patrick Tryson

Spotter: Randy Bradshaw

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Garrett Smithley, driver of the #52 Victory Lane/Kendall Oil Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Garrett Smithley will start 36th in the No. 52 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Lee Leslie

Spotter: Branden Lines

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Quin Houff, driver of the #77 Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Quin Houff will start 37th in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: John McDowell

Spotter: Tommy Baldwin

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #15 Xchange of America Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Joe Nemechek will start 38th in the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Peter Sospenzo

Spotter: Joe Campbell

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Josh Bilicki, driver of the #51 Jacob Companies Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Josh Bilicki will start 39th in the No. 51 Petty Ware Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Jason Houghtaling

Spotter: Tony Micale

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 01: Timmy Hill, driver of the #66 TEX TALK Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 01, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Timmy Hill will start 40th in the No. 66 Motorsports Business Management Toyota.

Crew chief: George Church

Spotter: Carl Long
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