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Xfinity starting lineup at Texas: Austin Hill will start on pole after NASCAR qualifying canceled

Austin Hill will start on the pole for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway after rain canceled Friday’s practice and qualifying sessions.

Wet spots remained on the track Friday when NASCAR canceled qualifying, as series officials needed to begin preparations for Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series race.

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The lineup was set by the NASCAR metric, which is based 70% off the previous race finish by the car owner and 30% by the owner’s points position in the standings.

Hill will be joined on the front row by Justin Allgaier.