RICHMOND, Va. -- Matt Kenseth ran a fast lap at 122.421 mph Friday and won the pole at Richmond Raceway.
The pole for the race Saturday night is the 20th of Kenseth's career and comes in the last race to make the 16-driver NASCAR playoffs that begin next week in Chicago. Kenseth is in a precarious spot in the standings. He will start the race 15th in playoff points, but without the victory that would guarantee him a playoff spot.
It also comes with his future uncertain. Joe Gibbs Racing decided not to renew his contract for next season, and Kenseth has not signed with any other team.