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.
NNS Pole Report: Sadler on pole for Sam's Town 300 NNS Pole Report: Sadler on pole for Sam's Town 300 Reviewed by Unknown on Saturday, March 10, 2012 Rating: 5