Nextel Direct From: Fontana

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith talks about Jeff Gordon's victory Sunday in the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway, the fuel situation at the end of the race and how the results will shape the points standing.

DRIVERS' MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith reports from Sunday morning's Nextel Cup drivers' meeting, where NASCAR official reminded drivers about the minimum speed at Fontana and explained how crews and drivers should cope with the expected high temperatures during the race.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith reviews the Saturday practices at California Speedway for Sunday's Auto Club 500. Jimmie Johnson paced both practices despite running a back-up car following an accident during Friday's first practice.

Casey Mears will also be in a back-up car Sunday, as he was involved in an accident during Saturday's first practice.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Ryan Smithson reviews Friday's action at Fontana. Kasey Kahne led Bud Pole Qualifying with rookies taking four of the top six starting spots for Sunday's Auto Club 500.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Ryan Smithson says the weather in Fontana couldn't be better. However, look for temperatures to be much higher for race day on Sunday than they will be for Bud Pole Qualifying on Friday.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Marty Smith lets us know that Jeff Gordon is the only driver to win two races at the 2-mile Fontana oval. What's more, look for a second racing groove to come into play this weekend.