Nextel Direct From: Golden Corral 500

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Spoor reports on Sunday's Golden Corral 500, won by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Junior's win vaulted him to third in the Nextel Cup standings.

Despite spinning out while entering pit road early in the race, Matt Kenseth rebounded to finish sixth and retain his hold on the point standings heading into Darlington.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Spoor reports on Sunday's pre-race driver's meeting, including the introduction of golfing great Arnold Palmer.

NASCAR's Mike Helton continued to lay down the law on language, saying the organization will pay any FCC fines but would be reimbursed.

In addtion, pit road will remain closed following a caution until the field is closed up, as a safety issue to keep drivers from feeling like they had to speed to catch up.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Spoor reports on Saturday's practice sessions, including a scare for Brian Vickers when his No. 25 Chevrolet suffered driveshaft problems. But he'll still start on the front row for Sunday's Golden Corral 500.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman reports on Bud Pole Qualifying, Kurt Busch's practice crash and the fact that Kevin Lepage's team unexpectedly showed up without any sponsorship decals.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman reports on how Friday's Bud Pole Qualifying shook out at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and which teams look strong going into the race Sunday.

WEATHER: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman, reporting from the media center at Atlanta Motor Speedway, says the weather this weekend looks excellent. Look for clear and sunny on Saturday and almost perfect racing weather for Sunday.