MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) Jimmie Johnson spun during qualifying for Sunday’s playoff race at Martinsville Speedway.
The reigning NASCAR champion seemed to wheel-hop his Chevrolet to send him into a spin toward the wall. He just missed grazing the barrier, but his car went to the garage for repairs.
Johnson will start lowest of the eight remaining playoff drivers . He’s a nine-time winner at Martinsville, and his victory in this race last year jump-started his run to a record-tying seventh championship.
Joey Logano will start on the pole. He’s not a playoff driver.
Martin Truex Jr. will start second as the highest-qualifying playoff driver. He also has the most favorable pit stall because those were selected based on qualifying a week ago at Kansas.
Playoff contenders Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney will start third and fourth.
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