NNS Pole Report: Sadler on pole for Sam's Town 300

Elliott Sadler and crew chief Luke Lambet watch practice atop the hauler.
Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images for NASCAR 

After his win at Phoenix, Elliott Sadler is already showing that he is the man to beat this season. Winning today's pole award with a lap of 29.77 seconds (181.366 mph), Sadler will be prime position to go for two wins in a row. Joining Sadler on the front row, Kasey Kahne.

Of note, three women will be racing in today's race. Danica Patrick leads the way starting in 12th, Johanna Long in 15th and Jennifer Jo Cobb trails in 37th.

Startling lineup: 

1. Elliott Sadler
2. Kasey Kahne
3. Austin Dillon
4. Brian Scott
5. Brad Keselowski
6. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
7. Mark Martin
8. Justin Allgaier
9. Brendan Gaughan
10. Jason Bowles
11. James Buescher
12. Danica Patrick
13. Sam Hornish Jr.
14. Trevor Bayne
15. Johanna Long
16. Kyle Fowler
17. Tayler Malsam
18. Kenny Wallace
19. Mike Bliss
20. Kyle Busch
21. Michael Annett
22. Cole Whitt
23. J.J. Yeley
24. Mike Wallace
25. Jeremy Clements 
26. Scott Speed
27. Eric McClure
28. Jeff Green
29. Benny Gordon
30. Joey Gase
31. Joe Nemechek
32. Blake Koch
33. Chase Miller
34. Erik Darnell 
35. Tim Schendel 
36. Derrike Cope
37. Jennifer Jo Cobb
38. T.J. Bell
39. Josh Wise
40. Robert Richardson Jr.
41. Mike Harmon
42. Daryl Harr
43. Morgan Shepherd

Tune in: The Sam's Town 300 airs on ESPN 2 at 5pm ET.