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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Starting lineup for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron will start first in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Rudy Fugle
Spotter: Tab Boyd

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #14 HighPoint.com/FordPerf.RacingSchool Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe will start second in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
Crew chief: John Klausmeier
Spotter: Joe White

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Hooters Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott will start third in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Alan Gustafson
Spotter: Eddie D'Hondt

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson will start fourth in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Cliff Daniels
Spotter: Tyler Monn

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 CommScope Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez will start fifth in the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet
Crew chief: Travis Mack
Spotter: Frank Kimmel II

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Auto-Owners Insurance/MTJF Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. will start sixth in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Crew chief: James Small
Spotter: Drew Herring

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano will start seventh in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Crew chief: Paul Wolfe
Spotter: TJ Majors

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 15: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Hyperice Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger will star eighth in the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Matt Swiderski
Spotter: Brett Griffin

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Ross Chastain, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain will start ninth in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Phil Surgen
Spotter: Brandon McReynolds

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Autodesk/HaasTooling.com Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cole Custer will start 10th in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
Crew chief: Mike Shiplett
Spotter: Andy Houston

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick will start 11th in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Randall Burnett
Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 CarParts.com Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell will start 12th the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer
Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Austin Cindric, driver of the #33 MoneyLion Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric will start 13th in the No. 33 Team Penske Ford
Crew chief: Miles Stanley
Spotter: Jefferson Hodges

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin will start 14th in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Crew chief: Chris Gabehart
Spotter: Chris Lambert

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Matt Dibenedetto, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 15th in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Crew chief: Jonathan Hassler
Spotter: Doug Campbell

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Knauf Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney will start 16th in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Crew chief: Todd Gordon
Spotter: Josh Williams

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 STANLEY Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell will start 17th in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Crew chief: Adam Stevens
Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Mobil 1 Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola will start 18th in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz
Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Castrol Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher will start 19th in the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford
Crew chief: Luke Lambert
Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch will start 20th in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Matt McCall
Spotter: Tyler Green

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Mix Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch will start 21st in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Crew chief: Ben Beshore
Spotter: Tony Hirschman III

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Hungry Jack Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start 22nd in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Brian Pattie
Spotter: Frank Deiny Jr.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow MobilityScience Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon will start 23rd in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Justin Alexander
Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, drivesduring practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman will start 24th the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Greg Ives
Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Unibet Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick will start 25th in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
Crew chief: Rodney Childers
Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Corey Lajoie, driver of the #7 Diamond Creek Water Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Corey LaJoie will start 26th in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Ryan Sparks
Spotter: TJ Bell Jr.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald's Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace will start 27th in the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Crew chief: Mike Wheeler
Spotter: Nick Payne

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Erik Jones, driver of the #43 Petty's Garage Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones will start 28th in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Jerry Baxter
Spotter: Rick Carelli

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Justin Haley, driver of the #77 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Haley will start 29th in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew chief: Kevin Bellicourt
Spotter: Keith Barnwell

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Ryan Preece, driver of the #37 Kroger Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Preece will start 30th in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Trent Owens
Spotter: Branden Lines

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski will start 31st in the No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins
Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Newman will start 32nd in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford
Crew chief: Scott Graves
Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Anthony Alfredo, driver of the #38 Elliott's Custom Motorcoaches Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Anthony Alfredo will start 33rd in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Crew chief: Seth Barbour
Spotter: Chris Osborne

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: James Davison, driver of the #15 Tilson Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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James Davison will start 34th in the No. 15 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Ken Evans
Spotter: Randy Bradshaw

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Kyle Tilley, driver of the #78 Blacktop Mojo Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Andy Lally will start 35th in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Ford
Crew chief: Frank Kerr
Spotter: David Pepper

*Kyle Tilley was scheduled to drive but was sidelined by a shoulder injury.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Josh Bilicki, driver of the #52 Saved By The King Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Josh Bilicki will start 36th in the No. 52 Rick Ware Racing Ford
Crew chief: Jason Houghtaling
Spotter: Reed Sorenson

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Nurtec ODT Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cody Ware will start 37th in the No. 51 Petty Ware Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: Michael Hillman
Spotter: Joe Campbell

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Quin Houff, driver of the #00 Sherfick Companies Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Quin Houff will start 38th in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet
Crew chief: George Church
Spotter: Lloyd Garner

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Garrett Smithley, driver of the #53 Jacob Companies Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Garrett Smithley will start 39th in the No. 53 Rick Ware Racing Ford
Crew chief: Billy Plourde
Spotter: James Edwards Jr.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 14: Timmy Hill, driver of the #66 AAW Luxury Cars/CrashClaims Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 14, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Timmy Hill will start 40th in the No. 66 Motorsports Business Management Toyota
Crew chief: Johnny Roten
Spotter: James Coleman
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