Ryan Blaney’s pole at COTA a “pretty good surprise” after wreck

Blaney slammed into the foam barriers during practice but about an hour later his No. 12 Ford looked no worse for wear.
He advanced to the final round of qualifying by posting the fifth-fastest speed in Group A, then his average lap of 92.759 mph was enough to hold off a late run by Daniel Suarez (92.741 mph).
The pole is Blaney’s second of the 2022 season and eighth of his career.
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