Power‘s pole for Portland

WILL Power is clinging to a spot in the championship race and the Indianapolis 500 winner will start from pole in IndyCar’s return to Portland International Raceway.

Power won the 54th pole of his career and fourth of the season.

The Team Penske driver, a Queenslander, is coming off a victory last weekend on an oval track and a victory this morning on the permanent road course would ensure he’s got a shot at winning his second IndyCar title.