In an impressive display of speed and teamwork, Toyota dominated the latest Daytona 500 practice session, securing the top eight positions, with Denny Hamlin leading the pack. Notably, Martin Truex Jr. was the only Toyota driver not included in this top group. This practice session, likely the final one before the Daytona 500, saw Toyota drivers outperform their competitors, with Jimmie Johnson being the only Ford or Chevy driver to break into the top eight, securing the seventh spot. The top five positions were held by Hamlin, Jones, Bell, Gibbs, and Nemechek, showcasing Toyota's unexpected surge in performance, especially after sweeping both Duel races the night before. The practice session witnessed participation from 38 drivers, with no reported issues, indicating a smooth run for all teams involved.
.@ToyotaRacing drivers snagged the top eight spots in Friday's #Daytona500 practice, with @dennyhamlin leading the way. #NASCAR https://t.co/9jS0EraINa
In what is becoming a recurring this week, Toyota drivers led the way in what is likely the final practice before the Daytona 500. 1. Hamlin 2. Jones 3. Bell 4. Gibbs 5. Nemechek 6. Reddick 7. Johnson 8. Wallace 9. McDowell 10. Cindric
Denny Hamlin is quickest in #Daytona500 practice. Toyota took up the top eight spots. #NASCAR
Cup Top-10 Practice: 1. @dennyhamlin 2. @Erik_Jones 3. @CBellRacing 4. @TyGibbs 5. @JHNemechek 6. @TylerReddick 7. @JimmieJohnson 8. @BubbaWallace 9. @Mc_Driver 10. @AustinCindric #NASCAR
10 minutes left in Cup practice. No change up front Hamlin Jones Bell Gibbs Nemechek the top 5.
20 minutes left in Cup practice. Toyotas are still at the top of the charts with Hamlin and Jones fastest. 38 drivers have been on track.
Take two: so much for Toyotas not having speed. A night after sweeping both Duel races, they have the top 8 speeds in Friday practice. Martin Truex Jr. the only one not included in that group. #NASCAR #Daytona500
15 minutes into Cup practice, the top 5: Hamlin Jones Bell Gibbs Nemechek. Toyota drivers are the top 8. No issues so far. 36 drivers have been on track.
So much for no speed in Toyotas. Denny Hamlin fastest in Friday practice right now and Camrys have the top six fastest speeds (and seven of the top 8). The only Ford or Chevy to break in? Jimmie Johnson in 7th. #NASCAR #Daytona500