Nextel Direct From: Chevy Rock and Roll 400

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery reviews a wild and historic night at Richmond. Jeremy Mayfield won the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 in dominating fashion. As a result, Mayfield earned a spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Several other drivers weren't as fortunate.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfield greeted drivers at the meeting. NASCAR officials told the drivers that they will officiate Saturday's race no differently than any other during the season.

GARAGE UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery details what happened with the Nextel Cup regulars during the Busch race, which was won by Robby Gordon in a thrilling finish with Casey Atwood.

Kasey Kahne dominated the action early but was frustrated by the fact that his car did not run well in traffic late in the event.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery goes over the final practice for Saturday's Chevy Rock and Roll 400, which is the final race in the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

Kasey Kahne led the session, with Kurt Busch right behind. The biggest surprise of the practice was probably Jimmy Spencer, who enjoyed the 10th-best time after struggling in Bud Pole Qualifying.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says the weekend forecast is nearly perfect for both the Busch Series Emerson Radio 250 and the Nextel Cup Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond.

Temperatures should be in the mid-70s both evenings and there's no rain in the forecast.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says Ryan Newman was fastest in Friday's first practice session, followed by Kasey Kahne, as several drivers battling for a spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup put up fast speeds.