McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver Connor Mosack, a rookie in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has earned his first pole position for the Fr8 208 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
This accomplishment comes during the qualifying rounds held on Friday, February 21. Competing in his first full-time season, the 24-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, secured his spot for the main event in the No. 81 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet Silverado RST.
Friday's qualifying process comprised two rounds, each featuring a single-lap session for competitors. Mosack clocked the second-fastest time in the initial round with a speed of 173.104 mph, completing a lap in 32.027 seconds. He went on to set a speed of 173.418 mph in 31.969 seconds during the final round, thus clinching the pole position.
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Mosack's feat is especially remarkable as he becomes the second consecutive rookie to secure a pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway, following Daniel Dye's success in 2024.
Reflecting on his achievement, Mosack explained:
"It sounds pretty good. We still have work to do tomorrow but feel really good about the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Chevrolet Silverado that we brought. MHR brought four really fast trucks, so, I feel like we have a really solid team behind us. Hopefully, we can work together tomorrow and keep them up front.
"Bill has built a really strong culture at our team. I feel like, out of all of the teams I've driven for before, all four of us work together really well, and everybody seems to help each other more than I've seen in the past. I think that's a big key to the success they've had in the past, and hopefully, we'll continue to have it all year."
The Atlanta Motor Speedway, with its 1.54-mile track, underwent a transformation in 2022, resulting in pack racing and drafting similar to superspeedway races at Daytona and Talladega.
Joining Mosack on the front row is fellow driver Grant Enfinger, who recorded a speed of 173.007 mph with a time of 32.045 seconds. Daniel Hemric, Rajah Caruth, and Jack Wood follow in the top five.
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Connor Mosack's journey into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series began with his transition from part-time competitions in the Xfinity Series in 2024. Since joining McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for the 2025 season, Mosack has seen remarkable growth. The team, co-owned by Bill McAnally and Bill Hilgemann, expanded its operations to include Mosack alongside seasoned drivers such as Tyler Ankrum, Daniel Hemric, and Jack Wood.
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 208 At Atlanta Motor Speedway: Qualifying Results
Qualifying position, best speed, best time:
1. Connor Mosack, 173.418 mph, 31.969 seconds
2. Grant Enfinger, 173.007 mph, 32.045 seconds
3. Daniel Hemric, 172.920 mph, 32.061 seconds
4. Rajah Caruth, 172.592 mph, 32.122 seconds
5. Jack Wood, 172.538 mph, 32.132 seconds
6. Jake Garcia, 172.469 mph, 32.145 seconds
7. Tyer Ankrum, 172.415 mph, 32.155 seconds
8. Stewart Friesen, 172.286 mph, 32.179 seconds
9. Kyle Busch, 172.233 mph, 32.189 seconds
10. Ben Rhodes, 172.206 mph, 32.194 seconds
11. Matt Crafton, 172.115 mph, 32.211 seconds
12. Ty Majeski, 171.982 mph, 32.236 seconds
13. Luke Fenhaus, 171.982 mph, 32.236 seconds
14. Andres Perez de Lara, 171.726 mph, 32.284 seconds
15. Dawson Sutton, 171.689 mph, 32.291 seconds
16. Layne Riggs, 171.625 mph, 32.303 seconds
17. Michael McDowell, 171.551 mph, 32.317 seconds
18. Toni Breidinger, 171.111 mph, 32.400 seconds
19. Corey Heim, 171.095 mph, 32.403 seconds
20. Nathan Byrd, 170.948 mph, 32.431 seconds
21. Frankie Muniz, 170.742 mph, 32.470 seconds
22. Giovanni Ruggiero, 170.705 mph, 32.477 seconds
23. William Sawalich, 170.705 mph, 32.477 seconds
24. Matt Mills, 170.590 mph, 32.499 seconds
25. Kaden Honeycutt, 169.926 mph, 32.626 seconds
26. Tanner Gray, 169.848 mph, 32.641 seconds
27. Spencer Boyd, 169.546 mph, 32.699 seconds
28. Chandler Smith, 169.505 mph, 32.707 seconds
29. Josh Reaume, 166.682 mph, 33.261 seconds
30. Bayley Currey, 0.000 mph, 0.000 seconds
31. Keith McGee, 0.000 mph, 0.000 seconds
32. Justin Carroll, 0.000 mph, 0.000 seconds.
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