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Nemechek wins Bud Pole

Joe Nemechek claimed his first Bud Pole of the season at the Talladega Superspeedway today (Friday), ahead of Sunday's race, the Winston 500

The 37-year-old completed the 2.66 mile Alabama oval in 50.326s, just 0.034s ahead of second-placed man Bill Elliot.

Dale Earnhardt Jr was third fastest, with Jerry Nadeau and Tony Stewart rounding off the top five. Championship leader Bobby Labonte was sixth fastest.

Jeff Burton, currently second in the standings, failed to post a time in the top 25 and will compete in the second round of qualifying tomorrow.

A full report will follow.

Top 25 for Winston 500

1 33 Joe Nemechek Chv 50.326s 190.279mph
2 94 Bill Elliott Frd 50.388s 190.045mph
3 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr Chv 50.562s 189.391mph
4 25 Jerry Nadeau Chv 50.681s 188.947mph
5 20 Tony Stewart Pon 50.713s 188.827mph
6s 18 Bobby Labonte Pon 50.737s 188.738mph
7 55 Kenny Wallace Chv 50.811s 188.463mph
8 24 Jeff Gordon Chv 50.817s 188.441mph
9 71 Dave Marcis Chv 50.844s 188.341mph
10 1 Steve Park Chv 50.934s 188.008mph
11 28 Ricky Rudd Frd 50.948s 187.956mph
12 88 Dale Jarrett Frd 51.005s 187.746mph
13 9 Stacy Compton Frd 51.115s 187.342mph
14 36 Ken Schrader Pon 51.116s 187.339mph
15 43 John Andretti Pon 51.122s 187.317mph
16 16 Kevin Lepage Frd 51.231s 186.918mph
17 5 Terry Labonte Chv 51.247s 186.860mph
18 7 Michael Waltrip Chv 51.262s 186.805mph
19 4 Bobby Hamilton Chv 51.262s 186.805mph
20 3 Dale Earnhardt Chv 51.263s 186.801mph
21 22 Ward Burton Pon 51.296s 186.681mph
22 26 Jimmy Spencer Frd 51.340s 186.521mph
23 10 Johnny Benson Pon 51.388s 186.347mph
24 31 Mike Skinner Chv 51.439s 186.162mph
25 21 Elliott Sadler Frd 51.462ss 186.079mph


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