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Working the plan: because race strategy is the driving force in Winston Cup, teams map out every move--from qualifying to final fuel stops--before they hit the track.(See A Different Game)

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Looking for the key members of Chip Ganassi Racing 45 minutes before the race day drivers' meeting? You'll find them in Sterling Marlin's hauler, discussing race strategy. Those not in this prestigious circle never step inside that space--not reporters, nut even the team's public relations representatives.

But it's no secret what topics are discussed. Team managers Tony Glover and Andy Graves and the drivers, crew chiefs and engineers from each of Ganassi's three teams discuss how their cars performed in Happy Hour. They pore over setup information. They look at past races at the track to determine how many caution flags to expect and when to expect them. Perhaps ...

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