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Daytona 500 Next Gen testing speeds: Fords lead the way

Daytona 500 Next Gen testing speeds: Fords lead the way

After single-car runs, tandem drafts, and pack racing that exceeded a dozen cars, NASCAR has decided on a superspeedway package for the 2022 season. A 7-inch spoiler with 510hp will be utilized at Daytona, Talladega and the newly reconfigured Atlanta Motor speedway.

There were no on-track incidents during the two-day test with the only issue of note being an engine failure for Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing. 15 teams and over 20 drivers took part this week.

Harrison Burton posted the fastest lap speed of all drivers, averaging 195.304mph in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford Mustang.

Day 2 Test Speeds

Pos. Driver            Team Manufacturer

Best Time

 

Speed (mph) 1 Harrison.Burton Wood Brothers Racing Ford 46.082s 195.304mph 2 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford 46.118s 195.152mph 3 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Ford 46.900s 191.898mph 4 Ty Dillon Petty GMS Motorsports Chevrolet 47.360s 190.034mph 5 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 47.365s…

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