Phoenix CampingWorld.com 500 NASCAR Happy Hour Final Practice Notes
Kevin Harvick – Went to the top of the speed chart early
Kevin Harvick – Went to the top of the speed chart early
Kurt Busch – Had very good speed early in the session. Over
Kurt Busch – Started practice in race trim before going to qualifying
Jeff Gordon – Will be going to a backup car. His car
Aric Almirola – He was too tight during his first run. Later
Brian Vickers – Practiced for the first time this season. Started the
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The only drivers who really worked on long runs were: Kyle Larson,
Regan Smith – He was out on the track early and practiced
Drivers who didn’t practice: Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Kurt Busch,
NOTE: Only 14 drivers practiced this session and nobody did any drafting.
NOTE: Only five drivers practiced in this session and it was mostly
NOTE: 17 teams choose not to participate in this practice session. Danica
Danica Patrick – Spun in the opening minutes of practice in turn
Hendrick Cars – At the start of practice the Hendrick cars lined