Brian Vickers won the pole for the LifeLock.com 400 [Mark Walczak Photo]

Vickers Captures Pole At Chicagoland

by John Wiedemann
7/9/2009



Brian Vickers captured his fifth pole this season in NASCAR Sprint Cup competition. Touring the 1.5 mile oval at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL at just over 184mph, Vickers pole sitting run was the tenth of his career.

Vickers shares the front row with Red Bull Racing teammate Scott Speed for the Lifelock.com 400 on Saturday night.

The following photos, taken by Mark Walczak, capture some of the action at Chicagoland Speedway on Thursday.

Brian Vickers with the Coors Light pole award.
Brian Vickers with the Coors Light pole award.

Bill Elliott climbs into the Wood Brothers ride.
Bill Elliott climbs into the Wood Brothers ride.

Michael Waltrip talks with his new driver for 2010, Martin Truex Jr.
Michael Waltrip talks with his new driver for 2010, Martin Truex Jr.

Jimmie Johnson in his car at Chicagoland Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson in his car at Chicagoland Speedway.

Juan Montoya in the garage at Chicagoland. He doesn't look glad?!?.
Juan Montoya in the garage at Chicagoland. He doesn't look glad?!?.

Ryan Newman checks out notes in the garage.
Ryan Newman checks out notes in the garage.

Strategy session with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Junior qualified 13th for Saturday evenings race.
Strategy session with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Junior qualified 13th for Saturday evenings race.

Joey Logano talks with crew chief Greg Zipadelli.
Joey Logano talks with crew chief Greg Zipadelli.

Jimmie Johnson studies in the garage.
Jimmie Johnson studies in the garage.

Tony Stewart talks with Jeff Gordon at Chicagoland.
Tony Stewart talks with Jeff Gordon at Chicagoland.

Dexter Bean on track at Chicagoland.
Dexter Bean on track at Chicagoland.

Eliott Sadler gives the thumbs up, ready to go at Chicagoland.
Eliott Sadler gives the thumbs up, ready to go at Chicagoland.

Tony Stewart during his press conference at Chicagoland Speedway.
Tony Stewart during his press conference at Chicagoland Speedway.






John Wiedemann

John Wiedemann is the owner, editor and developer of the RacingNation.com website.

A motorsports fan from his earliest memories, John started going to local short tracks and the Milwaukee Mile with his parents, brother and sister. John enjoys drivers racing side by side and battling for the same piece of real estate on the racetrack as much as he appreciates the technical aspects of the sport.

Starting with his first website RacingWisconsin.com in 2001, John has strived to keep race fans informed with motorsports news, information and stories. Publishing websites has grown to include RacingNation.com, XtraLaps.com and development of websites for racers, teams and companies. John is also involved in radio as a guest and co-hosting the XtraLaps Radio Show and Sparkys Final Inspection.


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