Jeff Gordon signs an autograph outside of the track after winning the pole.
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Jeff Gordon walks out of the track after winning the Pole during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying.
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Danica Patrick is admired by fans after she signs autographs during the first day.
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Jimmie Johnson in his car and ready to drive.
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Jimmie Johnson in his car and ready to drive.
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Jeff Burton walks to the garage during practice.
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Paul Menard, left, and Jamie McMurray, right, share a laugh while they head to the track.
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Brian Vickers on the track.
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Fans swarm the cars for an up close look at the vehicles.
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Richard Petty
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Richard Petty, left, poses with fan Kathleen Strauss, right, from San Diego, Calif.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives around the track during practice.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives around the track during practice.
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Spotters on top of the roof at MIS.
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Kasey Kahne signs autographs for fans.
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Matt Kenseth speaks to the media.
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Jeff Gordon speaks to the media during a news conference about the Pure Michigan 400.
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Brad Keselowski in the garage.
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Carl Edwards reacts to birthday wishes from fans.
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AJ Allmendinger drives around the track during practice.
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Clint Bower drives around the track.
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Alex Bowman, front, and Paul Menard, back, drive during practice.
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Joey Logano drives around the track.
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Danica Patrick drives around the track during practice.
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Brad Keselowski drives around the track during practice.
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Ryan Truex Jr. drives around the track during practice at Michigan International Speedway.
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A Tony Stewart Foundation sticker is on his car while the crew works on his car for Jeff Burton to drive.
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Jeff Burton walks to the garage during practice. He will race in place of Tony Stewart.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. poses with fan Tanner Siwecki, 16, right, of Gaylord, Mich..
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Kevin Harvick, center, talks to his crew at Michigan International Speedway.
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Kyle Larson heads to his vehicle.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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Marcos Ambrose
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Greg Biffle
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Brian Vickers during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying.
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Kurt Busch during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying.
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