Dale Earnhardt, Ricky Craven, Robert Pressley and Brett Bodine changed engines after practice and prior to qualifying.Joe Nemechek wrecked the #87 Burger King Monte Carlo while he was on the backstretch during his second lap. Nemechek's team can likely repair the damage to the back end.
1996 Winston Cup Points Leader, Dale Jarrett, wrecked the #88 Quality Care Thunderbird as he crossed the finish line on his second lap. The damage to the car is subantial and will result in Jarrett bringing out the backup car.
Mike Skinner posted the surprise of the day. Qualifying the new #31 Realtree Camouflage Monte Carlo in the top-10 - out qualifying his teammate Dale Earnhardt.
