Friday, 27 April 2012

Martin wins 5th career pole at Richmond (The Associated Press)

Mark Martin waves to the crowd as he gets out of his car after winning the pole for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Friday, April 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Mark Martin watched and waited as 44 other drivers made two qualifying laps around Richmond International Raceway on Friday night, then went out and beat them all to win the pole for the Saturday night Sprint Cup race.