NASCAR CHECKER AUTO PARTS "500"
Brian Vickers, of Thomasville, NC heads into turn number 1 at Phoenix International Raceway during qualifying for the Checker Auto Parts "500" in Avondale, AZ., November 10, 2006. Vickers qualified third at 133.949 mph in the GMAC Chevrolet for the Sunday race which is part of the Nextel Cup Series. (UPI Photo/Art Foxall)
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JOLIET, Ill., July 12 (UPI) -- Mark Martin beat Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon to the checkered flag to win Saturday's Sprint Cup LifeLock 400.com at Joliet, Ill.
JOLIET, Ill., July 10 (UPI) -- Brian Vickers has won the pole position for Saturday's LifeLock 400.com Sprint Cup race after a qualifying speed of 184.162 miles per hour.
