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Martin beats Biffle for Bristol pole

Associated Press

Friday, August 21, 2009

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Alan Gustafson gambled at Michigan and it cost driver Mark Martin dearly in his chances to make the Chase for the championship. There was no chance, though, they'd change their strategy at Bristol Motor Speedway, even though Martin is clinging to a berth in the 12-driver field. Gustafson went with an aggressive setup Friday that won Martin the pole, his fifth of the season. "It feels like I'm carrying a 200-pound gorilla on my shoulders," Martin said after turning a lap at 1 ...

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