Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Viva Mexico 250 NASCAR Practice #1 Notes

Shane van Gisbergen – Shane van Gisbergen got to the track late today and didn’t get to do the track walk. SVG was fast. SVG had the best 5-lap average. SVG said his car is OK but not amazing.

Ty Gibbs – Ty Gibbs was fast, having the best 10-lap average (of 5 cars) and the 3rd best 5-lap average.

Michael McDowell – Late in practice, Michael McDowell jumped up to #1 overall in terms of peed and his 5-lap average ranked as the 2nd best.

Chase Briscoe – Chase Briscoe said his brakes faded quickly due to the elevation. Briscoe felt like his car was close and had good speed. Briscoe had the 8th best 5-lap average.

Tyler Reddick – Tyler Reddick was the only driver who had a 15-lap a run. Reddick’s 5-lap average was the 11th best.