The 2008 Bank of America 500 was a

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stock car race held on October 11, 2008 at

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. The race was the thirty-first race of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season and fifth of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, serving as the only Saturday night race in the Chase as of 2008. The 334-lap, race was televised on ABC. The race's television broadcast began at 7 pm ET, and the

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along with

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had radio coverage starting at the same time. Jeff Burton earned his 21st and final Cup Series victory with this race.

Pre-race news

* Patrick Carpentier was released from driving the 10

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after an argument with his team manager about his performance during time trials the week before at Talladega. Carpentier missed the race, despite being quicker than his teammates during practice.

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was Carpentier's replacement for the race.

Entry list

Qualifying

Because of rain, qualifying was canceled for the eighth time this season, and so the cars lined up by rulebook.

Starting lineup

Failed to qualify:

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(No. 25),

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(No. 82), Bryan Clauson (No. 40), Derrike Cope (No. 75).

Race recap

Race results

References

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