CONCORD, N. Marquinhos Paris Saint-Germain Jersey .C. -- Jimmie Johnson is hoping hes on the verge of turning around a disappointing season. The six-time Sprint Cup champion won the pole Thursday night for the Coca-Cola 600, turning a lap at 194.911 mph at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the third round of NASCARs knockout qualifying format. It was the first pole of the year for Johnson, who has yet to win a race this season. "It certainly shows that were going to be strong this weekend," Johnson said. "I dont know that it sends the same message that winning two or three races will send. But I would love to rattle off two or three wins and have people fear the No. 48 as they have in the past. I dont think a pole position does that to the garage area, but you have to start somewhere." Brad Keselowski qualified second and will start on the front row for the seventh time this season. Kasey Kahne was third, followed by Danica Patrick and Clint Bowyer. Sprint Cup points leader Jeff Gordons struggles in practice runs carried over to qualifying. He didnt make it out of the first round of qualifying and will start 27th -- one spot behind last weeks All-Star race winner, Jamie McMurray. Johnson has won six Sprint Cup races at the Charlotte, twice from the pole. He said he isnt concerned that he hasnt won a race this season, which would secure a spot in the Chase for the Cup. What has bothered him is the lack of consistency. "We have been close to some wins and been pathetic at other tracks," Johnson said. Johnson was asked if he agrees with the notion that some detractors have enjoyed the fact that he hasnt won yet. "I think there are some people getting satisfaction out of it," Johnson said. "But if I win, I win too much. If I dont win, they say you arent winning enough. So it doesnt matter what I do, I cant win." Johnson was a non-factor in the All-Star race last week at the track in his bid for a three-peat. He said his crew changed the setup in his car this past week, borrowing some advice from teammate Kasey Kahne. "We learned some things from last week," Johnson said. Keselowski said he was bummed he got beat out for the pole -- again. It was the sixth time this season he has qualified second. "Its like kissing your sister," Keselowski said. Patrick will start in the top 10 for the third straight week. She was fast throughout the qualifying session with the top lap in the second round of 194.595. But her lap in third round was more than one second slower. Joey Logano, who is off to the best start of his young career with two wins this season, will start eighth and will be considered one of the favourites on Sunday. Logano has already won twice this season and has historically run well at Charlotte with three top-five and six top-10 finishes in 10 career Cup starts at Charlotte. Track temperatures reached 106 degrees at the start of qualifying, but cooled significantly as the sun set behind the grandstand and the speeds picked up dramatically. Drivers had problems in the first two turns early in qualifying complaining their cars were tight, and had to adjust on the clock. Under the new format all cars are allowed 25 minutes to qualify with the top 24 based advancing to 10-minute session in round two. From that group, the top 12 advanced to the final, five-minute round. "The great thing about the new qualifying sessions is there are multiple opportunities to get it right and that is a good thing," Keselowski said. "That is why it is so much fun." Moussa Sissako Jersey . Bayern winger Franck Ribery marked his league return after recovering from a cracked rib by scoring two goals and setting up two more as the league leaders inflicted the heaviest home defeat on Bremen in the Bundesliga. Marquinhos Jersey . The Oilers will try to get back in the win column on Monday when they continue a four-game road trip with a battle against the Buffalo Sabres. Edmonton won its third straight game last Wednesday against visiting San Jose, beating the Sharks 3-0 as Scrivens stopped 59 shots to set an NHL record for saves in a regular-season shutout.Mark Hughes praised Bojans professionalism after the Stoke substitute earned his side a 1-1 draw at West Ham. Joe Allens form has been keeping the Spaniard out of Citys side, but he made an impact from the bench in east London to extend the clubs unbeaten run to six Premier League games.Trailing to a Glenn Whelan own goal, Hughes sent on Bojan for his first appearance since September 18 and was rewarded with an equaliser as he took advantage of Adrians mistake to volley a smart finish. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, the Stoke boss said: Hes been unfortunate. Joes come in, Ive changed his position and hes been fantastic. Bojan volleys Stokes equaliser at West Ham Bojans been affected by Joes form but hes trained really well while hes been out of the side and his focus is spot on.It has to be, because when youre called you have to make an impact. He was ready and thats what we need.Hughes said he felt hard done by after Michail Antonios header deflected in off Whelan to give West Ham a lead he felt they barely merited on the balance of play.I was really pleased, said the Welshman, whose side failed to win any of their first seven in the league. It was a good away performance. Watch highlights of West Ham 1-1 Stoke We came with a bit of confidence, in good nick and looking for a fourth win on the trot. Presnel Kimpembe Jersey. We werent quite able to do that but weve kept our run going which is something.Weve clearly turned our season around - a lot was made of the opening few games, and we had a poor performance against Crystal Palace and a half against Tottenham.Apart from that we were always in games, we knew we werent far from getting back to the level were capable of, and weve proved that.Their goal was a little bit unfortunate - I think there was a slight deflection as they challenged for the ball and that has just taken the ball away from Lee Grant.We felt hard done by because at that point wed never really been under any pressure and were always trying to take the game to West Ham. Also See: Stoke video Stoke fixtures Stoke stats Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '