NSCS Sprint Showdown Pole Report: Martin Truex Jr. takes the pole

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Those who didn't qualify for the Sprint All-Star Race still have a chance to race their way into the field by winning or finishing second in the Sprint Showdown, which is held just before the main event.

Twenty-three drivers are looking to race their way in, but will have to complete 40 laps before their fates are known. Martin Truex Jr. will lead the Showdown field to the green Saturday night. Truex Jr.'s speed of 193.424 edged out Jamie McMurray for the pole position.

The Sprint Showdown will be broadcast on SPEED at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Here’s your lineup for the Sprint Showdown:

  1. Martin Truex Jr.
  2. Jamie McMurray
  3. Juan Pablo Montoya
  4. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
  5. Casey Mears
  6. Jeff Burton
  7. Danica Patrick
  8. Paul Menard
  9. J.J. Yeley
  10. Landon Cassill
  11. Bobby Labonte
  12. Aric Almirola
  13. Scott Riggs
  14. David Gilliland
  15. Michael McDowell
  16. David Reuitmann
  17. Mike Bliss
  18. Travis Kvapil
  19. Dave Blaney
  20. Timmy Hill
  21. Joe Nemechek
  22. David Stremme
  23. Brian Keselowski

NSCS Sprint Showdown Pole Report: Martin Truex Jr. takes the pole NSCS Sprint Showdown Pole Report: Martin Truex Jr. takes the pole Reviewed by Lacy Page on Friday, May 17, 2013 Rating: 5