Michigan Sprint Cup qualifying rained out

Only about 10 drivers were able to participate in qualifying Friday for the LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway before rain started falling. After less than an hour of waiting, NASCAR decided to cancel qualifying and set the field by owners points. That put Kyle Busch on the pole, followed by Jeff Burton in second and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in third. Carl Edwards will start fourth and Denny Hamlin fifth. Only the No. 34 Chevy driven by Tony Raines and the No. 70 Chevy driven by Jason Leffler missed the field. Get a full lineup here.

In other NASCAR news, the Sprint Cup bigwigs called a last-minute, but brief, meeting for the drivers and car owners on Friday. The bigwigs insisted the meeting was called to remind everyone involved about the importance of the fans. Some of the drivers said they got the impression NASCAR wants them to stop complaining about the new car. Who do you believe? Read more here or here.

-- Michele Vincze