Nextel Direct From: Dodge Dealers 400

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery explains that Jimmie Johnson's pit crew helped put the No. 48 in Victory Lane after Sunday's Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington Raceway.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith says NASCAR chief official David Hoots had plenty to say in the pre-race drivers' meeting at Darlington Raceway.

The teams were advised to race the track because of the changes the new SAFER barriers have made to the track.

Hoots also announced that NASCAR is planning to throw a competition caution flag on Lap 40. Hoots said the yellow will be thrown to allow teams to adjust to the changing weather conditions this morning at Darlington.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith goes over who was strong in Happy Hour and of the surprising rebound of rookie Scott Wimmer, who was strong on Saturday afer bouncing off the wall on Friday.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery talks about Kasey Kahne's dominating day, which saw him qualify on the front row for each of the two races this weekend. Kahne's confidence is sky-high after entering Darlington on the way of three straight top-five finishes.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says the weather looks great for Friday and Saturday, but there's about a 30 percent chance of rain for Sunday's Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 at Darlington Raceway.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says the talk around the garage area is all about the new SAFER barriers that have been installed at the already-narrow Darlington Raceway. Some drivers are concerned while others don't think the new barriers will make that much of a difference.