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Newman wins Martinsville pole

Ryan Newman reacts to winning the pole for The Tums 500 Sprint Cup NASCAR race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

By WSBT Sports

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Ryan Newman is hoping he can finish where he starts when the second half of NASCAR's Chase for the championship gets going Sunday at Martinsville.

Newman earned his 45th career pole on Friday and says it's the place to be.

Jeff Gordon qualified second while teammate and points leader Jimmie Johnson qualified 15th. Gordon's says it's a small advantage, but he'll take anything he can get.

Johnson leads Gordon by 90 points in the standings with five races remaining.

Mark Martin also hopes to gain ground after earning the fourth starting spot in qualifying. Only four of the 12 Chase participants will start ahead of Johnson.

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