September 26, 2004 06:22 PM EDT (22:22 GMT)
PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY  |  | VIDEO | |
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NASCAR.COM's Mark Spoor goes over a dominating performance by Ryan Newman, who led 325 of 400 laps. A pair of Chase for the Nextel Cup contenders -- Jimmie Johnson and Elliott Sadler -- were penalized for speeding on pit road. Matt Kenseth crashed early and finished 32nd, 81 laps down. DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY  |  | AUDIO | |
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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith says Miss America Deidre Downs will sing today's National Anthem at Dover. In addition, pit road speed is 35 mph and Mark Martin asked NASCAR to make a concerted effort to clean the racetrack, especially along the backstretch. GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY  |  | AUDIO | |
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NASCAR.COM's Mark Spoor says Ward Burton was the surprise leader in Saturday's Happy Hour practice session, slightly faster than Kasey Kahne. Kahne crashed while leading at Dover in the spring, handing the win to Mark Martin. OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY  |  | AUDIO | |
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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith goes over the Friday action at Dover, where Jeremy Mayfield scored his ninth career Bud Pole. Mayfield also won the Bud Pole at Dover in June. He became the first driver in 24 years to sweep the Bud Poles at Dover. Brian Vickers crashed in practice but rebounded in Bud Pole Qualifying, while Terry Labonte crashed during Bud Pole Qualifying. TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY  |  | AUDIO | |
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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman describes the weather at Dover, which will feature partly cloudy skies for Saturday and Sunday. There is a very slight chance of showers each day. RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY  |  | VIDEO | |
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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman previews the MBNA America 400, where Jeremy Mayfield will start from the Bud Pole for the second time this year. |