Da Matta had to abort his final lap to prevent him crashing into the prone Team Target car of Junqueira.

BBC: Junqueira on Cart pole

He narrowly managed to pip Cart series Cristiano da Matta for pole in the closing moments of the 60-minute session.

BBC: Junqueira on Cart pole

Junqueira knocked Da Matta off the top spot just one minute from the end with a lap of 1:42.151 at 142.659 mph (229.538 kph).

BBC: Junqueira on Cart pole