sentences:  Throughout the week, drivers in the Truck, Busch, and Cup series along with the Grand National division wore small black logos reading "WCF (William Clifton France) Innovator, Pioneer, Friend 1933-2007" to pay tribute to former NASCAR president Bill France Jr.
  
  Ryan Newman won his third consecutive pole during qualifying.Defending race winner Denny Hamlin aspired to become the first driver since Tim Richmond to record 3 consecutive Pocono victories.Martin Truex Jr., fresh off his first NEXTEL Cup win, lined up in third.