[13] Kyle Busch scored the pole for the race by beating Ryan Blaney in the final round of the Pit Crew Challenge.

NASCAR did not allow Blaney to come to pit road in order for his team to securely install the window net.

Denny Hamlin, as well as fans, later criticized NASCAR for the timing of the caution and allowing Blaney to drive and keep his first spot with a blatant safety violation.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller admitted the caution was called prematurely and they had "no way for [them] to know" if Blaney managed to securely install the window net after he originally lowered it.

Lap-by-lap announcer, Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer, and Larry McReynolds called the race from the broadcast booth.