Nextel Direct From: Tropicana 400

PRESS CENTER WRAPUP: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says that while Tony Stewart won Sunday's Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, it wasn't necessarily the win that had fans, media members and NASCAR officials talking after the race.

DRIVER MEETING UPDATE: SUNDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says drivers were brought up to date on NASCAR's latest new scoring procedure -- which is actually an old scoring procedure -- during Sunday's prerace drivers' meeting.

GARAGE UPDATE: SATURDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann reviews another strong session by Hendrick Motorsports in Saturday's final practice for Sunday's Tropicana 400. Aumann also says Mark Martin may be another driver to watch on raceday.

OVERNIGHT UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann goes over all the action from a crazy Friday at Chicagoland Speedway. Kasey Kahne held the Bud Pole for most of the session, but Jeff Gordon went on to win his fourth straight Bud Pole, putting him within one of the modern era record.

TRACK WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says there is a chance of rain is in the forecast all weekend long at Chicagoland Speedway. However, temperatures will get gradually warmer throughout the weekend.

RACE PREVIEW: FRIDAY

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NASCAR.COM's Mark Aumann says Sunday's Tropicana 400 signals the halfway point for the 2004 season. It's crunch time for teams as the Chase for the Nextel Cup looms. Jeff Gordon comes to Chicago on quite a roll and Kevin Harvick looks for a third Chicagoland win in four attempts.