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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