Nextel Direct From: Pepsi 400

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman reviews a long night at Daytona capped off by Jeff Gordon's fourth Nextel Cup victory of the season.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman says rain was the big story of the pre-race drivers' meeting. Questions asked included inquires about pit-road entrance rules and competition cautions. Also, race director David Hoots was honored before his 500th race in the control tower.

Rodman also reports that three fans were injured before the race after being struck by lightning.

GARAGE UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Dave Rodman says while Ricky Rudd, Michael Waltrip and Scott Wimmer were happy Friday night at Daytona, Kasey Kahne and Ward Burton were anything but.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: THURSDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery reviews Thursday night's Bud Pole Qualifying session at Daytona -- the third such session in a row dominated by Jeff Gordon. Gordon gave much of the credit to his team for his tremendous hot streak.

Montgomery also explains why Elliott Sadler's ninth-place time was disallowed.

RACE PREVIEW: THURSDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says Saturday's Pepsi 400 resembles a shootout. As always at Daytona, look for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated to be a force to be reckoned with.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: THURSDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Lee Montgomery says weather at Daytona is often hit-and-miss. Montgomery says there is a small chance for showers or thunderstorms through the weekend with warm and steamy temperatures.