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David Green Secures First Career NASCAR Winston Cup Pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway

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David Green's first career NASCAR Winston Cup pole position was a result of his car's speed and his own superstitions. Taped to the dashboard of his Pontiac Grand Prix was a hairbow from 2-year-old daughter Kaylie, which he believed brought him good luck. Green's fast engine and sleek car, combined with his ability to mesh with his team, led to his achievement. In his first opportunity to drive for his current team, Green ranked fourth all-time in the Grand National series with 19 career poles and had five victories.

Key Takeaways:

  • David Green secured his first career NASCAR Winston Cup pole position with a lap of 155.759 mph at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
  • Green's superstitions, including wearing a white uniform instead of his regular purple one, were believed to bring him good luck.
  • The top five starters, all Pontiac drivers, were Green, John Andretti, Bobby Labonte, Dave Blaney, and Ward Burton.
  • Rick Mast, driving a Ford Taurus, was the top non-Pontiac driver, starting sixth.
  • Points leader Dale Jarrett, who can clinch his first championship Sunday, started 12th.
  • Green's team has shown improvement, with his driver saying, "Finally, I've gotten with a group of guys where my ability can come out to its fullest extent."
  • Green has 19 career poles and five victories in the Grand National series.
  • The team's flat track program has paid off, with better performance this season compared to last year.
  • Blaney and Burton, who will drive together next season, both started in the top five.
  • Jarrett's team changed engines throughout the day, but still managed a decent starting spot.
  • Gordon, who drives a Chevrolet, was the top non-Pontiac driver, leaving the door open for a potential championship win.

Statistics:

  • 155.759 mph: David Green's qualifying speed for the pole position.
  • 25 mph: Wind gusts that affected qualifying times.
  • 155.597 mph: John Andretti's qualifying speed for the second position.
  • 19: Number of career poles Green has achieved in the Grand National series.
  • 5: Number of victories Green has achieved in the Grand National series.
  • 47: Number of drivers in qualifying.

Sources:

  • Winston Cup Series Qualifying Results, Homestead-Miami Speedway, November [no date mentioned].
  • "Green Gets First Cup Pole" article, [no date mentioned].
  • Various team statements, [no date mentioned].

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