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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Race winner Kevin Harvick (center), driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, is congratulated in victory lane by Kyle Busch (R), driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, after the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet celebrates with wife Delana, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, holds the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

  • CORRECTION NASCAR Atlanta Nationwide Auto Racing

    ** CORRECTS DATE ** Driver Kevin Harvick celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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  • CORRECTION NASCAR Atlanta Auto racing

    ** CORECTS DATE ** Kevin Harvick runs in front of Joey Logano during the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)

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  • CORRECTION NASCAR Atlanta Auto racing

    ** CORRECTS DATE ** Dale Earnhardt Jr, right, leads the pack to the start of the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)

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  • NASCAR Atlanta Auto racing

    Driver Kevin Harvick poses with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Tony Eury Jr. crew chief for the #5 Degree V 12 Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr works atop his pit box during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota races during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #5 V12 Degree Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, lead the field at the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

  • NASCAR Atlanta Nationwide Auto racing

    Driver pit during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #5 V12 Degree Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, lead the field at the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Gregg Ellman - Pool/Getty Images)

  • NASCAR Atlanta Nationwide Auto racing

    Drivers Kyle Busch, left, leads Kevin Harvick and the rest of the field during a restart of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Car owner Michael Waltrip (L) talks with Trevor Bayne (R), driver of the #99 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Erik Darnell driver of the #96 Northern Tool & Equipment Ford, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, walks to his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mark Martin driver of the #5 CARQUEST / Kellogg's Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Crew members for the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, driven by Tony Stewart, push the car to the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Martin Truex Jr. (L), driver of the #1 Guitar Hero Chevrolet, and crew chief Kevin Manion (R) celebrate after Truex qualified on the pole position after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch (L), driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, talks with crew chief Steve Addington (R) during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

  • Martin Truex Jr.

    Martin Truex Jr., climbs out of his car after qualifying for Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: John Andretti, driver of the #34 Taco Bell Chevrolet, leans on his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick (L), driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, talks with Denny Hamlin (R), driver of the #11 Farm Bureau Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

  • NASCAR Atlanta Auto Racing

    Martin Truex Jr., top, hugs his crew chief Kevin Manion after qualifying for Sunday's Pep Boys 500 Sprint Cup Series NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. Truex will start on the pole. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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  • NASCAR Atlanta Auto Racing

    Martin Truex Jr., climbs out of his car after qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys 500 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Casey Mears (L), driver of the #07 Jack Daniels Chevrolet, taks with teammate Jeff Burton (R), driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch (R), driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, talks with a crew member (L) during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, walks on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota stands on pit road prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M/Red Cross Ford, waits by his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Former NASCAR champion Richard Petty checks lap times, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kenin Harvick driver of the #29 Shell / Pennzoil Chevrolet, walks through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 R&L Carriers Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet prepares to drive, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Crown Royal Ford stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 BB&T Chevrolet prepares to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Bobby Labonte, driver of the #71 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota prepares to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 R&L Carriers Ford stands in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Paul Menard driver of the #98 Johns Manville / Menards Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Clint Bowyer, driver oft eh #33 BB&T Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Paul Menard, driver of the #98 Johns Manville / Menards Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Carl Edwards driver of the #99 Cancer Center Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Paul Menard, driver of the #98 Johns Manville/Menards Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Erik Darnell, driver of the #96 Northern Tool & Equipment Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Helmets for Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, sit on his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: A nitrogen bottle sits in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Bobby Labonte, driver of the #71 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet prepares to drive, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet sits in his car, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Dale Earnhardt Jr driver of the #88 National Guard / AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands by his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Farm Bureau Toyota prepares to drive, prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Carquest/Kellogg's Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Crown Royal Ford, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Michael Waltrip driver of the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Erik Darnell, driver of the #96 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Car owner and former NASCAR champion Richard Petty stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Steve Addington, crew chief for the #18 Pedigree Toyota, watches during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Cancer Center Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Lance McGrew, crew chief for the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, watches during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Robby Gordon, driver of the #7 Polaris Off Road Vehicles Toyota, signs autographs prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mark Martin driver of the #5 CARQUEST / Kellogg's Chevrolet, Sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M/Red Cross Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #77 Mobil 1 Dodge, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: David Stremme driver of the #12 Penske Dodge, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: A J Allmendinger driver of the #44 Hunt Brothers Pizza Dodge, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Carl Edwards driver of the #99 Cancer Center Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Denny Hamlin driver of the #11 Farm Bureau Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)

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    HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)