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Gordon wins Texas pole, extends consecutive streak
Four-time champ now has one Cup pole 17 years in a row
By Sporting News Wire Service
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Not since 1997 has Jeff Gordon won fewer than two poles in a Cup season. Never in 16 previous full seasons had he failed to win at least one.
The pole was the 68th of Gordon's career and his first since the fall race at Texas last year.
After qualifying in the top spot Friday at Texas Motor Speedway, Gordon extended his record streak to 17 consecutive years. Gordon, who claimed his first victory at Texas in April, turned a lap at 191.117 mph to edge Kasey Kahne (190.975 mph) for the P1 starting position in Sunday's Dickies 500.
Dickies 500
Lineup
Pos. Driver Make
1. Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
2. Kasey Kahne Dodge
3. Kurt Busch Dodge
4. Tony Stewart Chevrolet
5. Kyle Busch Toyota
6. Carl Edwards Ford
7. Mark Martin Chevrolet
8. Greg Biffle Ford
9. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet
10. Clint Bowyer Chevrolet



