Johnson Wins Pole for Homestead Finale
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by Holly Cain
Filed under: Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Chase for the Sprint Cup
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The hard-core conspirators will think NASCAR scripted it. The reality is Jimmie Johnson was the fastest driver of the day.
Johnson will start his No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet from the pole position in Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway — the ultimate beginning to the last chapter in his quest to become the first driver to win four consecutive championships.
Of all things Johnson knocked his Hendrick Motorsports teammate — and only title challenger left — Mark Martin off the top spot on the qualifying speed chart. Johnson leads Martin by 108 points and needs only to finish 25th or better to clinch his historic championship.
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