Nextel Direct From: Pop Secret 500

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann reviews the action in the Pop Secret 500 at Fontana, which was dominated by caution flags.

Kasey Kahne wound up second for the fifth time this season, while a dominant Mark Martin had to settle for third behind winner Elliott Sadler.

Jeff Gordon lost the points lead when his engine expired in the closing laps.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann reviews Sunday's prerace drivers' meeting at Fontana. Several drivers asked questions during the meeting. Most involved safety precautions.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann reviews Saturday's Nextel Cup Series practices at steamy California Speedway. Polesitter Brian Vickers was fast again, posting the top speed in the day's final session. Elliott Sadler spun in the final practice, but came away without damage.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann reviews a busy and important day of qualifying at Fontana. While rookie Brian Vickers beat a bunch of Dodges to earn his second career Bud Pole Award, the bigger story may be where the contenders for the Chase for the Nextel Cup will start Sunday's race.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says if past history is any indication, look out for the Hendrick boys at Fontana this weekend. Of those in the hunt for spots in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, Aumann says Mark Martin and Bobby Labonte have reason to be optimistic.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says rain isn't a worry this weekend at California. However, as the weekend goes along, high temperatures may present a problem for teams and fans.