Dale Earnhardt Jr. – yes, that Dale Earnhardt Jr. – is back atop the speed charts.
Earnhardt Jr. led the first official practice of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season, a rain-shortened session for Daytona 500 qualifying.
Hendrick Motorsports had three of the top cars, led by Earnhardt Jr. (188.679 mph), Mark Martin (188.616) and Jeff Gordon.
Bill Elliott was fourth-fastest, followed by Robby Gordon, Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch, David Reutimann, the newly engaged Kyle Busch and Clint Bowyer.
Wondering about Jimmie Johnson? He was 12th.
A second Sprint Cup practice is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., but with the current weather conditions at Daytona, there’s no chance of that.
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OLD GUYS
When Ford and Chevy need to make a good show early….old guys…………Mark Martin was expected with Hendricks behind him……….but once again Wood Bros. still show up w/ old Bill and everyone now understands why FORD still backs these legends………..old school single car team ….rolls a hot-rod right off the trailer…..
by eastenn on Feb 5, 2010 4:04 PM EST reply actions
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