Friday, 29 June 2012

Johnson grabs pole at Kentucky Speedway (The Associated Press)

Pete Michel, crew member for Jimmie Johnson, tries to hold down a tent as a storm blows through prior to the scheduled start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, June 29, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

SPARTA, Ky. (AP) -- Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson overcame blustery wind to capture his first pole in more than a year when he edged Kyle Busch for the top spot Saturday at Kentucky Speedway.




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