Former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was the grand marshal.

[5] Pop singer Jojo sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the event.

[9] On Lap 73, points leader Greg Biffle was hit by Michael Waltrip, who was spinning due to a cut tire.

More cars spun in the tri-oval and going into turn 1 from going through the wet infield grass including Kyle Busch, Robby Gordon, Scott Wimmer, and Elliott Sadler.

Stewart led a total of 151 laps, which broke Cale Yarborough's record of 142 set in 1968.