NASCAR Qualifying Results 2013, Jeff Gordon Breaks Track Record!

Jeff Gordon Breaks The Track Record!

NASCAR qualifying results have been incredibly satisfying for Jeff Gordon, who stood on the top at the end on the day. Gordon, driver on the No. 24 car, even broke the reputation.

The pole position will unquestionably help the Hendrick motorist as he attempts for making the Chase for the particular NASCAR Sprint Cup. The four-time series winner has one race left for making it.

Gordon turned the qualifying lap of 130. 599 mph with Richmond International Raceway with Friday, reports ESPN. The time earned him his 73rd career pole position plus the first one this calendar year.

With Gordon’s blistering lap, Kurt Busch was moved to the outside of the front row. The qualifying results can make for a tough series, as Busch is 10 in points currently.

Gordon is six things behind in 11th and should pass Busch or on the list of other drivers in the most notable 10 to make the particular Chase.

The top Ten NASCAR qualifiers for Richmond are, 1_ Jeff Gordon, 2_ Kurt Busch, 3_ Brad Keselowski, 4_ Clint Bowyer, 5_ Matt Kenseth, 6_ Denny Hamlin, 7_ Jamie McMurray, 8_ Joey Logano, 9_ Greg Biffle, and 10_ Regan Smith.

Smith is typing in for Jimmie Johnson in the No. 48 after the actual Hendrick driver’s wife gave birth to the couple’s second daughter with Friday. Despite taking weekly off from the course, Johnson won’t have to be worried about his Pursue chances. The five-time champion has recently clinched his spot which is first in points.

Gordon’s poll allowed him to hold his streak of 21 seasons which has a poll placement alive. He currently contains the longest streak of any other driver in NASCAR history. Gordon commented afterward he wasn’t sure he would get a pole position this calendar year. He explained, 'Qualifying has not been very good for me and for our team this season. Very proud of this one.'

Using the NASCAR qualifying benefits within, who do you envision will win Saturday night’s race at Richmond International Raceway?

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