Ryan Newman took the Bud Pole tonight at Lowe’s Motor Speedway for Saturday Night’s Bank of America 500 with a time of 28.512 (189.394 mph) for his 5th top-spot of the season and 42nd of his Nextel Cup career (he’s 11th all-time). He’ll be joined on the front-row by Jimmie Johnson. Bobby Labonte (3rd) has his best starting spot since he lined up 3rd at Dover in June…..and one original paint scheme! Casey Mears (9th) has his best starting spot since he timed in 8th at Pocono in August. Mark Martin (12th) has his best starting spot since he qualified 10th at Michigan in August. Johnny Sauter (23rd) has his best starting spot since he lined up 18th at Chicagoland in July. STREAKIN….Jimmie Johnson has 10 Top-10 starts in the last 11 races. The Trouble Train never has far to go when you miss a race in your own backyard, and tonight there are six cars in tow. Dale Jarrett, Joe Nemechek, Brian Vickers, Sam Hornish Jr, Carl Long, and Kirk Shelmerdine are all dnq’s this week.(Stock Car Fans)(10-11-2007)
