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Johnson wins pole in rainy Charlotte

Associated Press

Thursday, October 15, 2009

CONCORD, N.C. -- Jimmie Johnson is returning to his dominant ways at the perfect time. His latest accomplishment: the fastest qualifying lap of the NASCAR season. The three-time defending Sprint Cup champion and points leader looked the part Thursday, earning the pole at Lowe's Motor Speedway with a blistering lap of 192.376 mph. Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet had the best grip in the rain-delayed qualifying in unseasonably cool conditions. Mark Martin, sitting second in points, will start second ...

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