Hamlin wins pole for critical race at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Denny Hamlin has won the pole Friday at Phoenix International Raceway, where eight drivers go into the race Sunday vying for the four spots in the championship finale.
Hamlin turned a lap at 142113 mph to put his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the top starting spot. He was followed by Chase drivers Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick.
Harvick shoved Keselowski from behind into a scrum following last week’s race at Texas. It ignited a brawl between Keselowski, Jeff Gordon and their teams and both drivers were bloodied.
Joey Logano was fourth, followed by GR drivers Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch. The top five drivers are all racing for the championship.
Gordon was seventh.
The lowest two qualifying Chase drivers were Carl Edwards in 13th and Ryan Newman in 20th.
Hamlin turned a lap at 142113 mph to put his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the top starting spot. He was followed by Chase drivers Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick.
Harvick shoved Keselowski from behind into a scrum following last week’s race at Texas. It ignited a brawl between Keselowski, Jeff Gordon and their teams and both drivers were bloodied.
Joey Logano was fourth, followed by GR drivers Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch. The top five drivers are all racing for the championship.
Gordon was seventh.
The lowest two qualifying Chase drivers were Carl Edwards in 13th and Ryan Newman in 20th.
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