Bristol NASCAR Practice Notes

Group A Practice Notes

Kyle Larson – Kyle Larson was extremely quick in practice. Ten minutes into Group A, Larson had the best 5,10 and 15 lap average. Midway thru group A, Larson reported that his car is good and he was going to ride out the session to see how his car performs over a long run. At the end of Group A, Larson also ranked #1 for 20,25 and 30 lap averages.

Chase Elliott – Chase Elliott appears to have a good car this weekend, despite not being too high on some speed stats. Ten minutes into practice while he was 8th, Elliott reported that his overall balance is pretty good. His car is just a little tight around the bottom. Elliott had the 15th best ten lap average between both groups.

Ryan Blaney – Ryan Blaney unloaded fast and showed great speed in Group #1 and sat at the top of the leaderboard early. Blaney had the 6th best 10-lap average.

Aric Almirola – Aric Almirola was the fastest non-Playoff driver in Group A and he ended group A in 5th. When Group A ended, Almirola ranked 2nd for 15 and 20 lap averages.

Alex Bowman – Five minutes into Group A practice, Alex Bowman was at the top of the leaderboard. Bowman had the 7th best 10-lap average.