Nextel Direct From: Food City 500

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann gives an overview off what was discussed in the media center following the final laps of the Food City 500.

Kurt Busch secured his third straight win at Bristol Motor Speedway, while Dale Jr. overcame in-race struggles to come home with an 11th-place finish.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith says that Senator Bill Frist (R, Tenn.) and actor Thomas Jane was at the driver's meeting today.

The minimum speed at Bristol will be just over 17 seconds. Anyone slower than that speed will be black-flagged.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says Saturday's final practice was an up-and-down hour for rookies preparing for Sunday's Food City 500.

While four rookies were in the top-10 speeds, Scott Riggs got tangled with Tony Stewart during the session.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says breaking the 15-second barrier at Bristol Motor Speedway no longer guarantees you the Bud Pole.

Meanwhile, three cars found the wall Friday during qualifying, but all made the race.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann reviews Friday's early practice for Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol. He says that already, drivers have a lot of respect for the tough half-mile bullring.

WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says temperatures are comfortable at Bristol Motor Speedway, but there's a moderate chance of rain throughout the weekend.