Saturday, June 18, 2011

Nationwide Michigan International Speedway Pole Winner: Paul Menard

Qualifying Fast Facts



Michigan International Speedway


20th Annual Alliance Truck Parts 250


Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, June 18, 2011 @ 12:32 PM Eastern


Coors Light Pole Winner: Paul Menard


Age: 30


Team : No. 33 - Rheem/Menards Chevrolet


Owner: Delana Harvick


Crew Chief: David Hyder


Paul Menard won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 20th Annual Alliance Truck Parts 250 with a lap of 39.554 seconds, 182.030 mph.


This is his third pole in 168 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.


This is his first pole and third top-10 start in 2011. His previous best start this season was fifth at Texas.


This is his first pole in six races at Michigan International Speedway. His previous best start was seventh in 2007.


Sam Hornish Jr. (second) posted his third top-10 start of 2011 and his first in two races at Michigan International Speedway.


Carl Edwards (third) posted his fifth top-10 start at Michigan International Speedway. It is his 15th in 15 races this season.


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