The 2002 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 was the fifth stock car race of the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series and the 46th iteration of the event.

[2] Jimmie Johnson of Hendrick Motorsports would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 29.145 and an average speed of 168.723 miles per hour (271.533 km/h).

[2] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 29.527 and an average speed of 166.539 miles per hour (268.019 km/h).

[2] Sterling Marlin of Chip Ganassi Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 30.246 and an average speed of 162.580 miles per hour (261.647 km/h).

[6] Ricky Craven of PPI Motorsports would win the pole, setting a time of 28.912 and an average speed of 170.089 miles per hour (273.732 km/h).