The Clash – NASCAR Practice Notes

Practice overall note, the track kept getting quicker throughout the session. 

Kyle Busch – Kyle Busch was making great speed early in practice. Following his opening run he was 2nd on the speed chart after logging 33 laps. During an early run during his 2nd time out on the track, Busch jumped to the top of the speed chart. During his 3rd run, Kyle Busch jumped to the top of the speed chart (for the time). During an interview, Busch said he was happy with his car. Overall, Busch ended the session 5th. In terms of 10 lap averages, Busch ranked #1.

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Chase Elliott – Chase Elliott was fast during his first run. In group #3, Elliott was the 2nd fastest driver following their first time out on the track. Following all the groups having made their first runs he had the best 30 lap average. Elliott had great speed during his 2nd run and jumped to the top of the speed chart. His car was said to be really good in the corners. Elliott had great speed during his 3rd and final run and ended the session at the top of the speed chart. In terms of 10 lap averages, Elliott ranked #2. During an interview, Elliott said he felt like he had a good car.

Kyle Larson – The #5 car was fast. Following the opening round of runs from all the groups, he ranked 7th. Kyle Larson had great speed during his 2nd run and climbed up to 3rd. Kyle Larson had good speed during his final run and ended the session 7th overall.  In terms of 10 lap averages, Larson ranked #5. Larson was said to be comfortable with his car when his crew chief was interviewed.

Kevin Harvick – During his 3rd run, Harvick climbed to the top of the speed chart (for the time). His crew chief said he learned a lot. They kept on doing small adjustments. Harvick ended the session 2nd. His ten lap average was the 4th best.

Brad Keselowski – He pulled into the “infield early” during his first run and only completed 14 laps. His car, and Chris Buescher’s car seemed to be lacking speed this session. Keselowski ended the practice 33rd. In terms of 10 lap averages, Keselowski ranked 30th.