Martinsville STP Gas Booster 500 Practice #1 Notes

Martin Truex Jr. – Started practice in race trim and said his drive off needs improvement. During his final race run he said he likes his car. Truex Jr. is one of the drivers who tested on the new tire in August.

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Kyle Busch – Trying to learn the new Good Year tire. Said it’s pretty similar but there’s a little more fall off. Swapped over to qualifying trim about 30 minutes into practice.

Mark Martin – Said the steering was quick in the #11 (not really an issue). Later he said “Now that drove like a race car”. He also likes the balance of the #11 (qualifying trim). Said it felt a little awkward in race trim.

Denny Hamlin – On hand observing the #11 team today. He said he’s learned a lot.