Drivers prepare for All-Star Race after rain halts qualifying

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In NASCAR's highly anticipated return to its roots this weekend, Mother Nature turned out to be the first winner Friday.

Late afternoon rain at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina postponed qualifying for Sunday's All-Star Race and set the field by points for the All-Star Open, the preliminary race before the 200-lap headline event.

Instead, the Pit Crew Challenge used