[2] Scott Wimmer of Bill Davis Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a 30.289 and an average speed of 178.283 miles per hour (286.919 km/h).

[2] Elliott Sadler of Robert Yates Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a 30.105 and an average speed of 179.372 miles per hour (288.671 km/h).

[2] Matt Kenseth of Roush Racing would win the pole, with a 29.858 and an average speed of 180.856 miles per hour (291.060 km/h).

[6] While both drivers would qualify on owner's points, they would both have to start at the back for the race due to switching to a backup car.

Six drivers would fail to qualify: Robby Gordon, Carl Long, Wayne Anderson, Tony Raines, Eric McClure, and P. J. Jones.