Friday, 26 October 2012

Johnson wins pole; Keselowski to start 32nd (The Associated Press)

Jimmie Johnson, left, gets a handshake and hug from Brian Vickers, right, after qualifying for Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. Johnson won the pole and Vickers was second. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson's championship hopes got a boost Friday when he won the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway while points leader Brad Keselowski qualified 32nd.