Nextel Direct From: Talladega

PRESS CENTER WRAP-UP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery goes over the controversial finish to the Aaron's 499 -- NASCAR said that the videotape proved that Jeff Gordon was ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. when the caution flew.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.com's Marty Smith reveals what was discussed during Sunday's pre-race drivers' meeting at Talladega. Smith says much of the meeting was spent discussing the yellow-line rule that is in-play during restrictor-plate races.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith details what went on during Saturday's twin practices at Talladega -- Dave Blaney found some speed during the final session, while Elliott Sadler will have to drop to the rear of the field following an engine change.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery wraps up Friday's action at Talladega Superspeedway, which included a surprising Bud Pole winning run by Ricky Rudd, who actually said he was pulling for his former nemesis Rusty Wallace to win last Sunday at Martinsville.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery tells us what the weather is like Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway and what the forecast is for the races on Saturday and Sunday.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery gives us the inside scoop on what happened during Friday's practice for the Aaron's 499 and what we can expect during the race Sunday afternoon.