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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Starting lineup for the 1000Bulbs.com 500

By Staff Report | Published: October 12, 2019 40
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Alan Gustafson

Spotter: Eddie D’Hondt

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide/Amazon Echo Auto Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Greg Ives

Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11:  William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Chad Knaus

Spotter: Tab Boyd

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Cliff Daniels

Spotter: Earl Barban

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Racin' for Bacon Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: John Klausmeier

Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Paul Wolfe

Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ricky Stenhouse Jr, driver of the #17 SunnyD Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Brian Pattie

Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Mobil Delvac 1 Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz

Spotter: Brett Griffin

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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

Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins

Spotter: Josh Williams

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford,during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano will start 10th in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford.

Crew chief: Todd Gordon

Spotter: T.J. Majors

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones will start 11th in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Chris Gayle

Spotter: Rick Carelli

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet,during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson will start 12th in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Chad Johnston

Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Newman will start 13th in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Scott Graves

Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Menards/Tarkett Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Paul Menard will start 14th in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Greg Erwin

Spotter: Joey Meier

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick will start 15th in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Rodney Childers

Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Matt Tifft, driver of the #36 Surface Sunscreen/Tunity Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt Tifft will start 16th in the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Seth Barbour

Spotter: Chris Monez

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: David Ragan, driver of the #38 Envision Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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David Ragan will start 17th in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Michael Kelley

Spotter: Rocky Ryan

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. will start 18th in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Cole Pearn

Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez will start 19th in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Billy Scott

Spotter: Tony Raines

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 American Ethanol/RCR 50th Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon will start 20th in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Danny Stockman Jr.

Spotter: Andy Houston

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ty Dillon will start 21st in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Matt Borland

Spotter: Billy O’Dea

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell will start 22nd in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford.

Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Spotter: Frank Deiny Jr.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher will start 23rd in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Trent Owens

Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch will start 24th in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Matt McCall

Spotter: Tyler Green

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Landon Cassill, driver of the #00 Graybar/Superior Essex Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Landon Cassill will start 25th in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Joe Williams Jr.

Spotter: Tom Legeman

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Hazelnut Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Kyle Busch will start 26th in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Adam Stevens

Spotter: Tony Hirschman

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace will start 27th in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Derek Stamets

Spotter: Freddie Kraft

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 BeardOilDistributing/SouthPointHotel&Casino Chevrolet,  during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brendan Gaughan will start 28th in the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Darren Shaw

Spotter: Ron Lewis Jr.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Daniel Hemrick, driver of the #8 Liberty National/RCR 50th Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric will start 29th in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Luke Lambert

Spotter: Chris Osborne

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ryan Preece, driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Ryan Preece will start 30th in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Edd Pardue

Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 One Bite Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 31st in the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Michael Wheeler

Spotter: Doug Campbell

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Parker Kligerman, driver of the #96 TRD 40th Anniversary Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Parker Kligerman will start 32nd in the No. 96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Mark Hillman

Spotter: James Coleman

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 VisoneRV.com Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/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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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ross Chastain, driver of the #15 Low-T Center Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain will start 34th in the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Pat Tryson

Spotter: Randy Bradshaw

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Blake Jones, driver of the #77 Tennessee Shine Co. Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Blake Jones will start 35th in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Tommy Baldwin

Spotter: Carl Miller

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Joey Gase, driver of the #66 Fan Memories at Richmond Raceway Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Gase will start 36th in the No. 66 Motorsports Business Management Toyota.

Crew chief: Ryan Bell

Spotter: Carl Long

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Austin Theriault, driver of the #51 JACOB COMPANIES Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Theriault will start 37th in the No. 51 Petty Ware Racing Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Michael Hillman

Spotter: Tyler Monn

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #27 Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Reed Sorenson will start 38th in the No. 27 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet.

Crew chief: Peter Sospenzo

Spotter: Joe Campbell

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Spencer Boyd, driver of the #52 Medicine Shoppe Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Spencer Boyd will start 39th in the No. 52 Rick Ware Racing Ford.

Crew chief: Lee Leslie

Spotter: Tony Micale

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin will start 40th in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Crew chief: Chris Gabehart

Spotter: Chris Lambert
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