Johnson, Earnhardt to start in top 11 at New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. -- All four Hendrick Motorsports drivers will roll off the grid in the top 17 this Sunday, and Jimmie Johnson will lead the way.

Johnson qualified sixth on Friday, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 11th, Jeff Gordon in 13th and Kasey Kahne in 17th.

Below is a breakdown of how all four fared during Friday's qualifying session:

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 TIME WARNER CABLE CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 17th
Best speed: 138.825 mph
Best time: 27.436 sec.
Average start at New Hampshire: 12.0

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 13th
Best speed: 138.946 mph
Best time: 27.412 sec.
Average start at New Hampshire: 9.6

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 6th
Best speed: 139.419 mph
Best time: 27.319 sec.
Average start at New Hampshire: 12.0

DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 11th
Best speed: 138.865 mph
Best time: 27.428 sec.
Average start at New Hampshire: 16.4