Joey Logano, Michael McDowell Lead Ford Sweep of Daytona 500 Front Row. Hendrick Is Locked Out

Joey Logano talks to members of the media during NASCAR Daytona 500 auto racing media day at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 14, 2024. John Raoux/AP Photo

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Ford swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.

“This is all about the team. I'd like to take credit, but I can’t. Superspeedway qualifying is 100 percent the car,” said Logano, who won the first Daytona 500 pole for Team Penske. “Finally, someone else wins the pole.”