Aric Almirola starts on the pole in tonight's STP 300 Nationwide Series race after qualifying was rained out and the field being set according to practice speeds. Almirola turned the fastest lap in Friday's practice sessions at 174.661 mph.

Elliott Sadler, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Carl Edwards and Mikey Kile complete the top-five starters.

Danica Patrick starts 16th and Trevor Bayne lines up 31st in his first race since April.

Weather reports indicate improved conditions with the race scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET starting time.

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