Jimmie Johnson snags pole for Ford 400 at Homestead
By SceneDaily Staff
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson notched his fourth pole of the season Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
David Griffin
NASCAR Scene
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Don’t accuse Jimmie Johnson of coasting to the NASCAR Sprint Cup title.
Johnson, who needs to finish just 25th or better in Sunday’s Ford 400 to wrap up a series record fourth straight crown, took the pole position in qualifying Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph in his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to beat out Red Bull Racing’s Scott Speed (172.695) and JTG Daugherty Racing’s Marcos Ambrose (172.678)
Hendrick’s Mark Martin and Richard Childress Racing’s Kevin Harvick rounded out the top five.
Martin enters the race 108 points behind Johnson in the standings and is the only driver with a mathematical chance of catching the points leader.
"Today is behind us, we did a good job, we are going to have a great starting spot," said Johnson, who scored his fourth pole of the season. "Tomorrow we will focus on the challenges of tomorrow and save all that worrying for Sunday and see what happens."
Positions six through 10 belonged to Stewart-Haas Racing’s Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, Roush Fenway Racing’s Greg Biffle, Wood Brothers Racing’s Bill Elliott and RCR’s Clint Bowyer.
Chase For The Sprint Cup drivers not among the top 10 were Penske Racing’s Kurt Busch (12th), Hendrick’s Jeff Gordon (20th), Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s Juan Pablo Montoya (23rd), Roush Fenway’s Carl Edwards (24th), Richard Petty Motorsports’ Kasey Kahne (25th), Red Bull Racing’s Brian Vickers (33rd) and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin (38th).
There were three accidents in the session as RPM’s Reed Sorenson, TRG Motorsports’ Mike Skinner and Phoenix Racing’s David Stremme all spun.
Germain Racing’s Max Papis also brushed the wall.
Failing to make the race were Nemco Motorsports’ Joe Nemechek, Prism Motorsports’ Dave Blaney, Skinner, Papis and Stremme.
On-track activities for the Sprint Cup Series resume with practice at 1:30 p.m. EST Saturday.
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Villebilly said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 5:47 PMJJ on the pole, thats about right.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportsweetthings88 said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 5:47 PMDid any of us have our doubts?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKangaroo_Meat said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 6:15 PMAt 0.22 seconds faster than second position. look at how many cars are grouped into the next 0.22 seconds, back to 16th. I'm not saying they are cheating but that is a big gap.
Report as AbuseNow it will be interesting to see Speed take out JJ in the first 5 or 6 laps like Hornish at Texas.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportprrfan said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 6:27 PMWho cares???? A lot of race fans probably wont watch the race. Stock car racing is the same as wrestling, fixed!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRainier said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 6:32 PMI can't wait for Sunday's race. I want to watch that 48 drive into history with4 in a row. It would be absolutely awesome if he won the race to do it.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportamalycke said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 9:00 PMWhat a BAD night of Miami Qualifying if you're from Florida!! Lakeland FL's Joe Nemechek DNQ's. Daytona Beach FL's Mike Skinner DNQ's. Miami FL's Miccosukee Gaming Casino #09 sponsor DNQ's!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportamalycke said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 9:04 PMCongrats to Scott Speed getting the Outside Pole, P2! Travis Kvapil sneaks in the race for Front Row Motorsports' #37! Wave Energy Drink TBR #36 gets a Top 20.
Report as AbuseBlaney, Nemechek, TRG #70 all miss the race.
Keselowski continues to stink in the new Penske ride, Q 27th, crashed out last two races ...
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdaviclar38 said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 9:19 PMNascar is not fixed. The rules are different now and someone really knows how to work with them. I had to leave before the last qualifiers and was surprised that speed has outside pole! I believe Jimmie is a little worried right now, I would be fer sure. That alternative dude even scares me! The 82 won't be a factor after the green says go!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportGraceann said:
Nov 20, 2009 at 10:55 PM#3 I agree 100%, after the #48 qualified I turned off the T.V. I honestly don't think I will even bother to watch the race. Even though there will be 42 other drivers we will not see or hear anything about them. I know it's history but I'm tired of hearing it. Write the book & if I choose to read I will, right now I would rather watch a race that shows all the drivers racing.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportaustinh said:
Nov 21, 2009 at 11:27 AMOh boo hoo whine whine whine as usual Jimmie Johnson is without a doubt the best there is the best there was and best there ever will be his stats back it up and with a contract extension well Boo hoo whine whine and Have a nice day.
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Nov 21, 2009 at 2:49 PMDITTO
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» Confirm Abuse Reportminkee2 said:
Nov 21, 2009 at 4:53 PMAGREED!! GO JIMMIE & TEAM 48!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reporttrtruckin said:
Nov 21, 2009 at 5:43 PMI really wanted to see Jeff get his first Chase Championship and his fifth overall, BUT next best thing is to see Jimmy set a new record!!! He really humbles the Late Great fans, and I love that!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportracinghcr said:
Nov 21, 2009 at 10:25 PMANY average driver could drive the #48 to the pole or win with that big bucks $$$$ #48car! The driver is only about 5-10% of the winning equation in Nascar's Rules Dictated modern "SHOW"!! WWF,WCW,and ROLLER DERBY has more CREDIBILITY than the "SHOW" dictated by the Nazicar "Bosses in the BOX" !! Spend some quality time with your Family or Friends this weekend Nascar is so fake it's not worth life's valuable time!!
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