5/17/08 Fans crowd the garage area at Lowe's Motor Speedway as teams try to push their cars to the track before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series annual all-star race features a unique four-part format that produces the sport's most intense race. Only the top stars are eligible for this race and, with the winner guaranteed at least $1 million. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
