Today, the entire Daytona 500 field will take to the 2.5-mile oval for the first time. This is the opening NASCAR Cup Series practice for Sunday’s big race.
View Daytona practice results below.
Last night, 23XI Racing made their debut in The Clash. Now, Bubba Wallace jumps behind the wheel on the No. 23 for the first time. Additionally, Live Fast Motorsports and Trackhosue Racing will make their on-track debut.
Today’s practice session is the only practice session ahead of Daytona 500 qualifying. 500 qualifying will take place tonight.
Daytona Practice
Report
The green is out, three of the four Hendrick Motorsports machines hit the track immediately. Elliott, Bowman and Byron head for the track to make single car runs as Larson sits at the edge of the pit lane.
Stewart-Haas Racing is using a different strategy. Three of their cars have lined up early in a single file draft. Joe Gibbs Racing is using the same strategy in a different single file line.
10 minutes in, Bubba Wallace sits at the top of the times sheet! The new 23XI entry is glued to the bumper of Denny Hamlin, who owns the No. 23 machine.
Halfway in practice: 1. Bubba Wallace (45.057); 2. Martin Truex Jr (45.069); 3. Denny Hamlin (45.070); 4. Kyle Busch (45.084); 5. Christopher Bell (45.085); 6. Jamie McMurray (45.145); 7. Corey LaJoie (45.190); 8. Michael McDowell (45.236); 9. Ryan Newman (45.307); 10. Cole Custer (45.387);
Late in this session, the top 5 cars all locked out by Joe Gibbs Racing machines. Most of the Chevrolet’s are locked out as they continue to make single car runs and focus on qualifying setups.
Daytona practice has concluded and Bubba Wallace sits at the top of the board!
Daytona 500
Practice Results
February 10, 2021
Pos | Driver | Best Time
1. Bubba Wallace
45.057
2. Martin Truex Jr
45.069
3. Denny Hamlin
45.070
4. Kyle Busch
45.084
5. Christopher Bell
45.085
6. Jamie McMurray
45.145
7. Corey LaJoie
45.190
8. Michael McDowell
45.236
9. Ryan Newman
45.307
10. Cole Custer
45.387
11. Erik Jones
45.413
12. Matt DiBenedetto
45.427
13. Aric Almirola
45.489
14. Chris Buescher
45.498
15. Kevin Harvick
45.500
16. Chase Briscoe
45.516
17. Joey Logano
45.580
18. Austin Dillon
46.237
19. Ryan Preece
46.256
20. Anthony Alfredo
46.373
21. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
46.897
22. Kyle Larson
47.279
23. Alex Bowman
47.465
24. Brad Keselowski
47.489
25. Daniel Suarez
47.575
26. William Byron
47.599
27. Kurt Busch
47.602
28. Ty Dillon
47.611
29. Chase Elliott
47.680
30. Kaz Grala
47.781
31. David Ragan
47.803
32. Austin Cindric
47.828
33. Tyler Reddick
47.944
34. Ross Chastain
47.981
35. Ryan Blaney
48.010
36. Noah Gragson
48.318
37. Garrett Smithley
48.350
38. Timmy Hill
48.352
39. Quin Houff
48.370
40. Derrike Cope
48.817
41. BJ McLeod
50.160
42. Joey Gase
50.201
43. Josh Bilicki
50.736
44. Cody Ware
50.821
View the Daytona 500 tv schedule here.
Links
Daytona International Speedway | NASCAR