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Cole Custer wins pole, sets track record

Points leader Matt Crafton faces electrical issues, isn't able to make a lap

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Cole Custer won the 21 Means 21 Pole Award for today's UNOH 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1).

This is Custer's first pole of 2014 as well as the first of his career.

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Custer set a track record of 131.897 mph, beating Kyle Busch's speed of 131.715 mph in 2011.

Lining up next to Custer for this afternoon's race is Cameron Hayley.

Darrell Wallace Jr., Ryan Blaney and Brennan Newberry rounded out the top five in the starting lineup.

Notable drivers that did not advance to the final round were Ben Kennedy, German Quiroga, Jeb Burton and Johnny Sauter.

Camping World Truck Series points leader Matt Crafton was not able to make a lap in qualifying due to an electrical issue and will start Saturday's race 30th in the field.

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