In the NASCAR Cup Series practice at Martinsville Speedway, Corey LaJoie emerged as the fastest in Group A, outpacing competitors such as Bubba Wallace, Ryan Preece, Alex Bowman, and Martin Truex Jr. LaJoie's performance highlighted his single-lap speed, while Bowman showcased strength over longer distances, recording the fastest 30-lap average ahead of William Byron, Wallace, and Ryan Blaney. The practice sessions were divided into two groups, with the top performers in Group B being Elliott and Gibbs, who ranked 11th and 13th overall, respectively. Despite this, the overall top five speeds were recorded by drivers from Group A, setting the stage for a competitive qualifying round. Additionally, Ty Majeski led the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Martinsville Speedway.
Group B practice is complete. Elliott and Gibbs were fastest (11th and 13th overall) Overall top 5 were all from Group A: LaJoie Wallace Preece Bowman Truex Up next is qualifying.
Corey LaJoie fastest in Group A of #NASCAR Cup Series practice for single-lap speeds over Bubba Wallace, Ryan Preece, Alex Bowman and Martin Truex Jr. Eleven cars ran 30 or more consecutive laps. Bowman had the fastest 30-lap average over William Byron, Wallace and Ryan Blaney.
.@CoreyLaJoie is fastest in Group A of #NASCAR Cup Series practice.
Group A practice is complete. Fastest were LaJoie Wallace Preece Bowman and Truex.
So far in group A practice, LaJoie Wallace Preece Bowman and Truex fastest.
.@CoreyLaJoie quickest so far in Cup practice @MartinsvilleSwy. #NASCAR
#NASCAR: @TyMajeski paced NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice from @MartinsvilleSwy, leading Corey Heim in the 15-minute two-group session. Full Results: https://t.co/IC1qqDwNKl