This got them the track position, but not very many cars followed their strategy.

A strong qualifying run can give a driver valuable track position.

Wallace lost valuable track position with no time to make it up.

"Dale got out in front of me, and track position was everything today."

David Coulthard led the entire race without losing track positions.

The strategy provided Waltrip with the track position needed to win the race.

Stewart took only two tires on the final pit stop for track position.

Gordon, 30, did not qualify well for Sunday's race and will start 13th on a 2.45-mile course at which track position means almost everything.

Stewart soon had four fresh tires for a final charge, but he lost track position.

After crossing this line drivers are allowed to start racing for track position once more.