Three Hendrick Motorsports drivers to start in top 10 at Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Three Hendrick Motorsports drivers will start Sunday's race in the top 10.

At Kansas Speedway, Jeff Gordon will lead his teammates with a fifth-place start, while Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne will be just behind him in eighth and 10th, respectively.

Jimmie Johnson reported that his car was loose after his first qualifying run in the first round, and on his second attempt, his car spun out in Turn 2. He gained control of the car without it making contact with the wall, but he will start Sunday's race 32nd.

Below is a recap of Friday's qualifying session.

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMERS INSURANCE CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 10th
Best speed: 195.362 mph
Best time: 27.641 sec.
Average start at Kansas: 12.9

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 5th
Best speed: 196.050 mph
Best time: 27.544 sec.
Average start at Kansas: 13.7

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 32nd
Best speed: 191.123 mph
Best time: 28.254 sec.
Average start at Kansas: 11.0

DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET SS
Qualified: 8th
Best speed: 195.702 mph
Best time: 27.593 sec.
Average start at Kansas: 14.2