COTA NASCAR Practice Notes

Group #1 Practice

Ryan Blaney – During his 2nd lap, Ryan Blaney spun and got into the wall. His car didn’t appear to have too much damage. His car was said to be in really good shape following the incident. Ryan Blaney returned to practice and ended the session as the 2nd fastest (in his group).

Kyle Busch – Kyle Busch spun with 6 minutes left. He didn’t hit anything. At the time, Kyle Busch was #1 on the speed chart. Busch ended the session #1 overall from both groups.

Joey Hand – Joey Hand showed surprising early speed in practice and was in 4th on the speed chart at the time of the Blaney caution. With 4 minutes remaining, Joey Hand who was in 7th (for his group at the time) had a tire come apart and it did quite a bit of damage to his car.

AJ Allmendinger – Early in practice, AJ Allmendinger jumped to the top of the speed chart. Allmendinger ended the opening session 3rd for his group.

Austin Cindric – Following the opening lap, Austin Cindric was 2nd on the speed chart. Cindric ended the session in 5th.