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Jamie McMurray wins Sonoma pole
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Jamie McMurray smiles after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race Saturday, June 22, 2013, in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) - photo by Associated Press
SONOMA, Calif. — As Jamie McMurray turned a corner on the season with a string of solid finishes, he picked Sonoma Raceway as an upcoming track he was looking forward to racing. It seemed like a strange selection considering McMurray has just one top-10 finish at Sonoma in 10 career starts. But he showed his comfort level on the 1.99-mile road course Saturday with a surprise pole-winning run.