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The 2008 Best Buy 400 was the thirteenth race of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series began on February 9, 2008 at Daytona International Speedway with the 2008 Budweiser Shootout, followed by pole qualifying on Sunday, February 10, 2008 for the 2008 Daytona 500 on February 17....
 which was run on Sunday, June 1st at Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway

Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc....
 in Delaware's state capital
Dover, Delaware

The city of Dover is the capital and second largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, Delaware, and the principal city of the Dover, Delaware Dover metropolitan area which encompasses all of Kent County....
, and serves as a fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is an autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public....
, with $5 from each ticket sold benefitting the charity. The race was the final NASCAR telecast on FOX
NASCAR on FOX

NASCAR on FOX is the branding used for Fox Sports's broadcasts NASCAR races airing on the Fox Broadcasting Company network since 2001 in NASCAR....
 for the 2008 season starting at 1:30 PM US EDT
North American Eastern Time Zone

The Eastern Time Zone of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America. Its time offset is -5 hrs GMT or UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time....
 and on radio via MRN
Motor Racing Network

The Motor Racing Network is the radio broadcasting operation of NASCAR, promoting themselevs as "The Voice of NASCAR." It broadcasts coverage of most major NASCAR races at the top three levels of NASCAR at tracks owned by International Speedway Corporation as well as Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway: the NASCAR Sprint Cup Ser...
 and Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio

Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in the United States and Canada, owned by Sirius XM Radio. Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Tennessee, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of sports, news and ente...
 at 1:15 PM US EDT.






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Greg Biffle

Gregory Jack Biffle is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina....
 earned his 5th Cup Career pole by qualifying first for the Best Buy 400, with a time of 23.193 and a speed of 155.219.






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The 2008 Best Buy 400 was the thirteenth race of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series began on February 9, 2008 at Daytona International Speedway with the 2008 Budweiser Shootout, followed by pole qualifying on Sunday, February 10, 2008 for the 2008 Daytona 500 on February 17....
 which was run on Sunday, June 1st at Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway

Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc....
 in Delaware's state capital
Dover, Delaware

The city of Dover is the capital and second largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, Delaware, and the principal city of the Dover, Delaware Dover metropolitan area which encompasses all of Kent County....
, and serves as a fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is an autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public....
, with $5 from each ticket sold benefitting the charity. The race was the final NASCAR telecast on FOX
NASCAR on FOX

NASCAR on FOX is the branding used for Fox Sports's broadcasts NASCAR races airing on the Fox Broadcasting Company network since 2001 in NASCAR....
 for the 2008 season starting at 1:30 PM US EDT
North American Eastern Time Zone

The Eastern Time Zone of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America. Its time offset is -5 hrs GMT or UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time....
 and on radio via MRN
Motor Racing Network

The Motor Racing Network is the radio broadcasting operation of NASCAR, promoting themselevs as "The Voice of NASCAR." It broadcasts coverage of most major NASCAR races at the top three levels of NASCAR at tracks owned by International Speedway Corporation as well as Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway: the NASCAR Sprint Cup Ser...
 and Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio

Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in the United States and Canada, owned by Sirius XM Radio. Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Tennessee, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of sports, news and ente...
 at 1:15 PM US EDT.

Pre-Race news

  • John Andretti
    John Andretti

    John Andretti , is an United States race car driver. He currently drives the #34 Window World.Com car in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing....
    , after finishing 16th in the 2008 Indianapolis 500
    2008 Indianapolis 500

    The 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race was run on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, United States. Scott Dixon of New Zealand won the race from the List of Indianapolis 500 pole-sitters....
    , returns to the #34 Chevrolet
    Chevrolet

    Chevrolet is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors . It is the top selling GM marque, with "Chevrolet" or "Chevy" being at times synonymous with GM....
     of Front Row Motorsports
    Front Row Motorsports

    Front Row Motorsports is team that competes on NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit. The team began running part-time in 2004 as Means-Jenkins Motorsports under a partnership with Jimmy Means and restaurant entrepeneur Bob Jenkins, with Jenkins became the full team owner in 2005....
     replacing Jeff Green
    Jeff Green (NASCAR)

    Jeff Green is an American stock car racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He is currently employed with Key Motorsports driving the #40 NASCAR Craftsman Truck & #31 Nationwide Series race vehicles....
    .


  • With Dario Franchitti
    Dario Franchitti

    George Dario Marino Franchitti is a Scotland race car driver of Italian-Scots. He formerly competed in the Champ Car series before switching to the Indy Racing League where he was 2007 champion, and won the rain-shortened 2007 Indianapolis 500....
     sitting out again this week (he'll run in the NNS race the day before,) Jeremy Mayfield got a one-off try in the #40 Chip Ganassi Racing
    Chip Ganassi Racing

    Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates is an automotive racing organization with teams competing in the IndyCar Series and Rolex Sports Car Series....
     Dodge
    Dodge

    Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and trucks, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
    , qualifying an impressive 10th.


  • Robby Gordon
    Robby Gordon

    Robert W. Gordon is an American racing driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, owning his #7 Toyota Camry, sponsored by Jim Beam, and also owning his #55 Jim Beam/Camping World ride which competes part-time in the Nationwide Series, he has also raced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Champ Car, the Indy Racing...
    , owner/driver of the #7 Jim Beam
    Jim Beam

    Jim Beam is a brand of bourbon whiskey. It is currently the best selling brand of bourbon in the world. Founded in 1795, the Jim Beam distillery has been family operated for seven generations....
     Dodge
    Dodge

    Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and trucks, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
    , will be in the Baja 500 this weekend, so CTS driver Matt Crafton
    Matt Crafton

    Matthew Crafton...
     will sub for Gordon in qualifying and practice on Friday and Saturday. No matter what happens, the #7 Dodge will start in the back as the owner is expected to drive on Sunday.


Qualifying

Greg Biffle
Greg Biffle

Gregory Jack Biffle is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. He now lives in Mooresville, North Carolina....
 earned his 5th Cup Career pole by qualifying first for the Best Buy 400, with a time of 23.193 and a speed of 155.219. Starting alongside him is Kurt Busch
Kurt Busch

Kurt Thomas Busch is a professional United States race car driver. He drives the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series....
 the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion with a time of 23.381.

Race

It was a major wreck in the early stages, sometimes known as "the Big One" on the backstretch, that claimed many of the front runners for the lead. When the smoke cleared, Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch

Kyle Thomas Busch nicknamed "Rowdy Busch," "Wild Thing," and "Shrub" is an United States of America auto racing. He drives the #18 M&M's Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Sprint Cup Series, the #18 Interstate Batteries / Z-Line Designs / NOS Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series, and the #51 Miccosukee Toyota T...
, who has become one of the most hated drivers among fans, won his fourth race of 2008.

Failed to Qualify: Jason Leffler
Jason Leffler

Jason Leffler is a NASCAR driver from Long Beach, California. Leffler moved from the open-wheel ranks to NASCAR's three major series. Best known for his reckless driving and faux hawk hairstyle, Leffler currently drives the #38 Great Clips Toyota for Braun Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series....
 (#70) & Chad McCumbee
Chad McCumbee

Chad McCumbee is an United States stock car driver who also has acting experience. He was born in Supply, North Carolina, North Carolina.McCumbee currently drives the #07 ASI Limited Chevrolet Silverado for SS-Green Light Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series....
 (#45)