Daytona 500 NASCAR Happy Hour Practice Notes
Regan Smith – He was out on the track early and practiced
Regan Smith – He was out on the track early and practiced
Drivers who didn’t practice: Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Kurt Busch,
NOTE: Only 14 drivers practiced this session and nobody did any drafting.
NOTE: Only five drivers practiced in this session and it was mostly
NOTE: 17 teams choose not to participate in this practice session. Danica
Danica Patrick – Spun in the opening minutes of practice in turn
Hendrick Cars – At the start of practice the Hendrick cars lined
Drivers who didn’t practice: Menard, Dillon, Patrick, Mears, Bowyer, Biffle, Stenhouse, Edwards,
Daytona Sprint Unlimited Practice #1 Speeds and 10 Lap Averages (PDF) Missed
Tony Stewart – Forgot to weigh in before practice. Got black flagged
Kevin Harvick – Early in practice he said, “Little tight. Really tight
Kevin Harvick – Very fast running the top line. His crew chief
Kevin Harvick – Started in race trim. Looked fast early. He passed
Joey Logano – Had good speed over his first 8 lap run.