2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 Starting Grid and Picks (5-24-2009)

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Coca-Cola 600

at Lowe’s Motor Speedway – Charlotte, NC

5-24-2009

Ryan Newman won his 44th career pole, and eighth at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. His Stewart-Haas Racing teammate and boss Tony Stewart didn’t qualify so well, he is back in 28th place.

They will be looking to build on last week’s success in the All-Star race also at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. In the final segment Newman, Kyle Busch, and Jeff Gordon got tangled and crashed. This opened up the door for Stewart to drive through for his first win as a team owner, albeit in a non-points race.

That little fact there might make the start of this week’s race very interesting to watch. Along with Newman on the pole, is Kyle Busch on the outside, and Jeff Gordon behind Newman.

I believe Stewart-Haas keeps the train rolling with a Ryan Newman win from the pole. Although Stewart will find a way to get near the front if not battling it out with Newman for the win in the late laps of the race. Of course you always have to watch out for Hendrick cars too – especially since they all use the same engines as S-H. Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Mark Martin start 3-4-5. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. starts back with Stewart in 27th, but the two of them will probably charge toward the front together.

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