Alex Bowman edges teammate William Byron for Bristol Night Race pole

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BRISTOL, Tenn. - Alex Bowman continued his solid effort in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on Friday, securing the pole position for Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

In the final round of time trials at the 0.533-mile high-banked concrete track, Bowman sped around the World's Fastest Half Mile in 15.142 seconds (126.720 mph) -- the fastest lap of the