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Drivers usually race to win.
Thursday, some will race just to get in. Dodge drivers Bill Elliott and Stacy Compton locked up the first two starting spots last Saturday, topping the first of two rounds of time trials. The rest of the 52 drivers entered have a few different avenues available to get into the lineup. Positions 31 through 36 will be filled by the remaining fastest drivers from time trials, with 37 through 42 reserved for provisional starters based on last year's car owner points. Last place will go either to a provisional or a former Winston Cup champion who fails to make the race on speed or points.