That's because, we know how well he can race and recover from a poor grid position. (wtf1.com)
Three days later, in the second of Thursday's 125 - mile races for grid positions three through 30 in the 500, Yarborough finished third and so earned starting spot No. 8, but it got all quiet for two other drivers, Rusty Wallace and Bruce Jacobi. (si.com)
He wasn't too fussed about his low grid position though, saying that there would be plenty of time to make up the difference in the race - which you'd expect, given that it lasts for a whole day! (wtf1.com)