Brad Keselowski nabs Loudon pole; Jimmie Johnson’s time disallowed

July 12, 2013

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

LOUDON, N.H.–Brad Keselowski didn’t think his lap was fast enough.

Jimmie Johnson was late to the grid after trouble getting through inspection.

Kurt Busch hit the rev limiter entering the first corner.

Nevertheless, those three drivers were to lead the field to the green flag in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 301 after sweeping the top three starting spots in track-record time during Friday’s time trials at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

That, at least, was what was supposed to happen, before Johnson’s inspection issues continued after qualifying and the time of the No. 48 Chevrolet was disallowed after the front of the car failed the height stick test on both sides–with both sides registering too low.

As a result, Johnson will start the race from the 43rd position.

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