Newman Wins 3rd Straight Pole

"Rocketman" again will start in front of everyone else.

Ryan Newman captured his third straight pole Friday, winning the top spot for Sunday's Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Driving a Dodge Intrepid, Newman circled the 1.54-mile oval at an average speed of 191.575 miles per hour en route to his series-leading eighth pole of the season. He also has won four straight poles in Atlanta, but still is looking for his first Nextel Cup win at the track.