The 2006 Aaron's 499 was the ninth race of the

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season. It was scheduled to be held on April 30, 2006 at the 2.6-mile long

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, but due to rain starting one lap prior to the green flag, however, the race was postponed until the following day. Television coverage was moved from Fox to FX except for several Fox stations that elected to carry the race.

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won the pole position, while

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won the race. The

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was one of five impound races of the season, meaning that the teams could not make any changes on the car after qualifying.

Qualifying

Race results

Failed to qualify:

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(No. 89),

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(No. 95),

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(No. 09),

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(No. 92),

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(No. 49),

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(No. 78)

References

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