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HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Two-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti took the first step toward defending his IZOD IndyCar Series championship by claiming the pole position for Saturday night's Cafes de Brazil 300 series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.The point he earned for the pole trims Will Power's lead in the standings to 11 points. Franchitti (pictured right) can win his second straight -- and third career -- title by leading the most laps and winning Saturday's race.
Power, who was third fastest in qualifying, simply needs to finish one position ahead of Franchitti to earn his first major championship.
Target Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon will start alongside Franchitti, his teammate. Power's Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe will start next to him on the second row. Dan Wheldon was fifth quickest. Danica Patrick was 12th.
"I feel he's got a serious advantage, so the easiest way to do it (win championship) is to qualify on pole, lead the most laps and win the race,'' Franchitti said. "We've done the first part of that.''
"I'm not going to be points racing tomorrow, I don't see that working out for me.''
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