with one race left to qualifying for, Homestead, there are eight drivers who scored a pole in 2008 that have not in 2009. #9-Kahne has a six season pole streak on the line [he has won at least one pole in each of the last six seasons]. Other drivers who won a pole in 2008 and none in 2009 are: #16-Biffle [2 straight season with a pole], #88-Earnhardt Jr.[2], #99-Edwards [2], #87-Nemechek[1], Patrick Carpentier [1 – has no ride], #98-Menard [1] and Travis Kvapil [1 – no ride]. See 2009 pole winners, some stats and facts and all time pole winners on my Pole Winners page.(11-14-2009)
