Vickers Captures Pole At Chicagoland

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.

Bill Elliott climbs into the Wood Brothers ride.

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

Jimmie Johnson in his car at Chicagoland Speedway.

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

Ryan Newman checks out notes in the garage.

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

Joey Logano talks with crew chief Greg Zipadelli.

Jimmie Johnson studies in the garage.

Tony Stewart talks with Jeff Gordon at Chicagoland.

Dexter Bean on track at Chicagoland.

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

Tony Stewart during his press conference at Chicagoland Speedway.

John Wiedemann

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