Friday, 19 October 2012

Kahne qualifies on pole for Cup race at Kansas (The Associated Press)

Driver Kasey Kahne signs autographs before practice for the Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Championship contender Kasey Kahne shattered the track record at repaved Kansas Speedway on Friday, turning a lap of 191.360 mph to take the pole for Sunday's race.