The 2002 Sirius Satellite Radio 400 was the 15th stock car race of the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series and the 34th iteration of the event.

[3] Dale Jarrett of Robert Yates Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 38.443 and an average speed of 187.290 miles per hour (301.414 km/h).

[4] The second and final practice session, sometimes referred to as Happy Hour, was held on Saturday, June 15, at 11:15 AM EST, and would last for 45 minutes.

[3] Ryan Newman of Penske Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 39.097 and an average speed of 184.157 miles per hour (296.372 km/h).

[6] Dale Jarrett of Robert Yates Racing would win the pole, setting a time of 38.081 and an average speed of 189.071 miles per hour (304.280 km/h).