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Tony Stewart was at the track Friday, handing out advance and smiles.
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Tony Stewart talks to Ty Dillon, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Tony Stewart stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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Jimmie Johnson went to a backup car after wrecking during the third and final round of group qualifying.
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Jimmie Johnson went to a backup car after wrecking during the third and final round of group qualifying.
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 Stanley Toyota, speaks to the media during a press conference after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, talks to a crew member in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, talks to Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Brandon Jones, driver of the #33 E-Z-GO Chevrolet, talks to a crew member in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, interacts with a crew member in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, works on his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 Stanley Toyota, talks to Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Pro Services Chevrolet, talks to Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Reser's Fine Foods Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire Auto Center Ford, speaks to the media during a press conference after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 Juniper Networks Toyota, speaks to the media during a press conference after practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Ray Black Jr., driver of the #07 Scuba Life Chevrolet, has an on-track incident during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Cars line the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)