Kyle Larson secured the pole position for NASCAR's Chicago Street Race, narrowly beating Ty Gibbs by .01 second and setting a course record speed of over 90 mph. Larson, the NASCAR Cup Series points leader, attempts the Memorial Day Weekend 'Double' after leading laps in his first Indianapolis 500. The Chicago race buzz centers around Shane van Gisbergen, the defending winner, and how other drivers aim to challenge his street course expertise. Larson's dominance in qualifying, achieving his 21st career pole, signals his strong contention against van Gisbergen and Ty Gibbs across the weekend's races, with notable performances from Michael McDowell and Tyler Reddick. The ideal weather contrasted with last year's rain-affected event, setting the stage for an intense NASCAR showdown on Chicago's streets.