Article: Newman wins Bristol pole; Track record: Gordon's year-old mark goes by the wayside

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - Ryan Newman won his second pole of the season and earned Jeff Gordon's admiration.

Newman set a track record Friday by completing a lap around Bristol Motor Speedway at 128.709 mph, eclipsing the mark of 127.216 mph Gordon set a year ago.

It took Newman just 14.908 seconds to lap the 0.533-mile bullring, making him the first driver to do it in less than 15 seconds.

In addition to losing his record, Gordon had to settle for second in qualifying for Sunday's Food City 500, turning a lap at 127.343 in his No. 24 Chevrolet.

As the two passed each other after, four-time Winston Cup champion Gordon bowed as if to say, "I'm not worthy."

Newman's reply: "Man, I never thought ...

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