Nextel Direct From: Texas Motor Speedway

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery reviews the keys to Elliott Sadler's victory in Sunday's Samsung/Radio Shack 500 from the Media Center at Texas Motor Speedway.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Ryan Smithson reports on the drivers' meeting Sunday morning at Texas Motor Speedway. The gathering was attended not only by the 43 drivers and crew chiefs, but also by a WWE wrestler and the governor of Texas.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Ryan Smithson says Jeremy Mayfield was the class of the field in Happy Hour at Texas Motor Speedway, but he'll start 43rd after changing an engine on Friday.

Dave Blaney also turned some heads in Saturday's final practice, posting the second-fastest time.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Ryan Smithson reviews Friday's Bud Pole Qualifying session at Texas Motor Speedway -- including a Bud Pole Award for a hometown favorite and problems for a fan favorite.

WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Ryan Smithson reports that while the Busch Series cars had sunny conditions for their practice and qualifying efforts on Thursday, the Nextel Cup teams were greeting with cloudy skies and cooler temperatures on Friday.

Still, it appears the rest of the weekend will be overcast. While rain was a concern earlier this week, the forecast has improved recently, as now just a slight chance of rain looms for the weekend.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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Just after Busch Series Happy Hour, NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says big crowds and fast speeds are expected this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

The track has yet to crown a repeat champion. The racing surface has undergone some changes recently, but drivers and track officials are happy with the changes. Also, as always, look for tires to be an issue.