Sterling Marlin suffered a neck injury from a crash during the race, which resulted in him missing the rest of the season.

[4] Jimmie Johnson of Hendrick Motorsports would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 30.430 and an average speed of 177.456 miles per hour (285.588 km/h).

[4] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 30.898 and an average speed of 174.769 miles per hour (281.263 km/h).

[4] Steve Park of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 31.554 and an average speed of 171.135 miles per hour (275.415 km/h).

[7] During the opening minutes of the session, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Bobby Labonte would crash in turn two, forcing the team to go to a backup car.