TESTING NOTES: what you see posted here is all I know about testing
I do not know of any other sites that have testing news or I'd post the link
Some teams test and there is no report on it, some tracks do not release speeds
How many tests can each team have?
2005
As far as I know, the same rules as in 2004:
Each team (consisting of a car #) are allowed five two-day private-car tests and four single-day tests (14 total days).
A team with a rookie driver (#'s 5,23?,36,77) are permitted seven two-day tests and five single-day tests (19 total days) at a Cup track.
Teams can test unlimted amount at non Cup tracks such as:
Kentucky Speedway, Greensville-Pickens Speedway, USA Intl Speedway in Lakeland FL, Nashville Superspeedway
Texas World Speedway, Virginia Intl Raceway, plus proving grounds such as General Motors facility in Mesa, AZ, Ford's in Yucca, AZ and Dodge uses Chrysler's Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan.
ALL teams get charged a two-day test date for the Daytona 500.
West Coast Testing at California/Las Vegas in Jan/Feb will count as one two-day test.
AND - For new Cup and Busch teams or those not among the top 45 in the 2003 owner points and/or in the top 45 in the current season’s owner points will receive one two-day test and one single-day test (total of three days) until they attempt to qualify for a race. Each time a qualification attempt is made, teams will receive an additional two-day/single-day allotment, up to the maximum amount.
- NASCAR Announces 2005 Preseason Thunder Dates: The 2005 NASCAR Preseason Thunder test schedule at Daytona International Speedway will kick off with the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, which, along with its usual newsworthiness, also will enjoy the distinction of being the first event housed at the Speedway’s newly renovated infield and garages. Leading off next season’s edition of NASCAR Preseason Thunder will be the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams that finished in odd-number positions in the final 2004 car owner point standings. They will begin testing Tuesday, Jan. 11 and conclude Thursday, Jan. 13. The rain date is Friday, Jan. 14. All NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams will test Saturday, Jan. 15 and Sunday, Jan. 16. The rain date is Monday, Jan. 17.
All NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series teams that finished in even-number positions in the final 2004 car owner point standings will be on track Tuesday, Jan. 18 through Thursday, Jan. 20. The rain date is Friday, Jan. 21.
All NASCAR Busch Series teams will be on track Saturday, Jan. 22 through Monday, Jan. 24. The rain date is Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Fans, too, have their chance to participate in NASCAR Preseason Thunder. The Speedway’s Oldfield Tower grandstands, located just outside Daytona USA, will open free of charge to fans to watch the NASCAR preseason action. Also, four Fan Fests – whose proceeds will benefit the Speedway and NASCAR-designated charities – are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 12, Saturday, Jan. 15, Wednesday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 22. Adding to the 2005 NASCAR Preseason Thunder anticipation will be the Speedway’s new multi-million dollar infield renovation, which includes new garages for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series, a new Victory Lane and a new Fan Zone.(NASCAR PR)(8-31-2004)
Daytona Testing to Talladega? UPDATE NO..at Daytona: Daytona 500 testing in January could be moved to Talladega, according to NASCAR sources, because the recent spat of hurricanes has put infield reconstruction at Daytona far behind.(Winston Salem Journal)(10-11-2004)
UPDATE: Despite erroneous media reports, Daytona International Speedway will be the site for NASCAR testing for
the 2005 season as well as NASCAR Preseason Fan Fest. "Daytona International Speedway weathered the recent hurricanes and
we're looking forward to January testing," said Robin Braig, Daytona International Speedway track president. "Contrary to what fans may have read, "The World Center of Racing" will be the place to see all of your NASCAR favorites as well as the Grand American Series."(DIS PR), for the January testing schedule, see Jayski's Testing Page.(10-11-2004)
January 2005 Daytona testing schedule is as follows:
" Jan. 7-9: Grand American Rolex 24 at Daytona (all cars)
" Jan 11-13: NASCAR Nextel Cup testing (odd-numbered cars)(Speed Channel 7pm/et)
" Jan. 15-16: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing (all trucks)
" Jan. 18-20: NASCAR Nextel Cup testing (even-numbered cars)(Speed Channel 7pm/et)
" Jan. 22-24: NASCAR Busch Series (all cars)
" Jan. 26-27: IPOWER Dash Series (all cars)
Fan Fest dates include:
" Jan. 12: NASCAR Nextel Cup Fan Fest
" Jan 15: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fan Fest
" Jan. 19: NASCAR Nextel Cup Fan Fest
" Jan 22: NASCAR Busch Series Fan Fest
- Cup Teams who finished 2004 in an odd numbered position in Owners Points:
97-Busch
24-Gordon
8-Earnhardt Jr,
12-Newman
38-Sadler
42-McMurray
9-Kahne
88-Jarrett
16-Biffle
15-Waltrip
99-Edwards
41-Mears
21-Rudd
5-Kyle Busch
77-Kvapil
0-Bliss
49-Schrader
45-Petty
50-Arnold Motorsports [not planning to test]
98-LaJoie
89-Shepherd
23-Mike Skinner - Bill David Racing
37-Lepage
14-Andretti [will skip and practice the 2nd week]
91-Elliott
33-Kerry Earnhardt
00-Kenny Wallace
13-Sacks
11-Leffler
59-Foyt/Graf
46-Long
36-Said [attending the 1st test session, was even in owners points]
#92-Jeff Fuller
20-Stewart [testing with McLaughlin the 1st week]
(drivers in bold are testing and have recorded speeds
Cup Teams who finished 2004 in an even numbered position in Owners Points:
48-Johnson
6-Martin
20-Stewart [testing with McLaughlin the 1st week]
17-Kenseth
19-Mayfield [testing the 1st week]
18-Labonte
29-Harvick [Kerry Earnhardt testing]
2-Wallace
01-Nemechek
40-Marlin
07-Blaney
31-J. Burton
25-Vickers
22-Wimmer
10-Riggs
43-Green
32-Hamilton Jr.
4-Mike Wallace
09-Sauter
66-H. Sadler [was #02]
72-Shelmerdine [now #27]
1-Truex Jr.
80-Hover Motorsports
51-Raines?
94-?
44-Labonte [will not test, is not running any restrictor plates races in 2005]
36-Said [attending the 1st test session]
00-McGlynn
7-Robby Gordon
62-Cope [now the #55]
14-Andretti [will skip and the 1st test and be there the 2nd week]
#73-Eric McClure [2nd Morgan-McClure team]
#39-David Stremme [testing the rumored Dodge for Bill Elliott]
(drivers in bold are testing and have recorded speeds
Not sure if #44-Labonte will test or not, he is not running the Daytona 500 but may run the Budweiser Shootout. If he tests, it may be in the #84 team slot which was EVEN. NOTE: Labonte is not testing as he is not running at Daytona.
- Daytona Testing on Speed: SPEED Channel will be providing nightly 30-minute shows from NASCAR test sessions in Daytona. The air dates and times are:
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series (all shows begin at 7:00pm/et)
Jan. 11-13 and Jan. 18-20
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Jan. 16 (7:00pm/et)
NASCAR Busch Series, Jan. 24 (7:00pm/et)(SpeedPR)(1-4-2005)
Daytona 500 Testing - Day 1 January 11, 2005
Odd Number Owners Points Position:
- Been Asked why no Schrader? why is Ken Schrader and the #49 BAM Racing team NOT testing this week at Daytona when they were scheduled to? No idea, have no heard a thing, would 'assume' that he and the team will test next week.
UPDATE: Been told that Schrader and BAM Racing will not test at Daytona at all, but will supposedly test at Talladega next week. Schrader will run some late model races this weekend at Central Arizona Raceway (1-13-2005)
- Gordon fastest in Tuesday's AM Practice and repeats in PM, LaJoie and Said at the top: #24-Jeff Gordon was fastest in the morning testing session at Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 [Feb. 20th] with a speed of 185.265mph, followed by #36-Boris Said at 185.181, #19-Jeremy Mayfield at 184.506, #16-Greg Biffle at 184.430 and #97-Kurt Busch at 184.419. Slowest of the 26 was #92-Jeff Fuller at 176.585. Some drivers in different ride: Mike Skinner tested the #23 Bill Davis Racing Dodge, Jeff Fuller was in the #92 Chevy, Mike McLaughlin tested the #20 Chevy for Tony Stewart. 26 drivers ran the early session. There are 12 Chevy's [3 in top 10], 8 Dodge's [2] and 6 Ford's [5]. No speeds listed for #9-Kahne or #49-Schrader, who are odd number owners points. #19-Mayfield and #9-Kahne switched as Kahne is tire testing at Atlanta. Been asked me why #29 Harvick is not testing, he is not scheduled until next week as his team finished in an even points [14th] position in owners points.
Afternoon: #24-Jeff Gordon was once again fastest in Tuesday's afternoon session with a speed of 185.448, followed by #98-Randy LaJoie at 185.231; #36-Boris Said at 184.642, #38-Elliott Sadler at 184.604 and #16-Greg Biffle at 184.456. The fastest Dodge Charger was #19-Jeremy Mayfield who was 7th, Ganassi's two teams were very slow.(1-11-2005)
- Why no Stewart in the #20? why #20 testing this week? Tony Stewart's [#20 Home Depot chevy driver] absence was duly noted. Stewart was scheduled to test at Daytona next week [even owners points], but he [and the team] will be doing a Goodyear tire test at Texas instead. Stewart may not be the only star skipping Daytona 500 testing. Kevin Harvick might pass [due in next week]. Crew chief Greg Zipadelli said that the driver really has little to do here, so he's not worried about not having Stewart at the wheel. "We just tested Kentucky, we're going to Texas for two days of testing, then we're going to Vegas and California for more testing this month, and Tony is running in the 24 Hours here," Zipadelli said. "And Tony just ran the Chili Bowl too. So basically we're just giving him a couple of days off."(Winston Salem Journal)(1-12-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 1, AM Session - Speeds:
#24-Jeff Gordon, Chevy, 48.579 seconds, 185.265 mph
#36-Boris Said, Chevy, 48.601, 185.181
#19-Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 48.779, 184.506
#16-Greg Biffle, Ford, 48.799, 184.430
#97-Kurt Busch, Ford, 48.802, 184.419
#15-Michael Waltrip, Chevy, 48.871, 184.158
#88-Jarrett, Ford, 48.915, 183.993
#38-Elliott Sadler, Ford, 48.960, 183.824
#21-Ricky Rudd, Ford, 49.002, 183.666
#12-Ryan Newman, Dodge, 49.070, 183.411
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 49.092, 183.329
#11-Jason Leffler, Chevy, 49.097, 183.311
#20-Mike McLaughlin, Chevy, 49.125, 183.206 [Stewart is on Vacation]
#77-Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 49.154, 183.098
#5-Kyle Busch, Chevy, 49.191, 182.960
#45-Kyle Petty, Dodge, 49.211, 182.886
#00-Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 49.236, 182.793
#0-Mike Bliss, Chevy, 49.254, 182.726
#99-Carl Edwards, Ford, 49.265, 182.685
#42-Jamie McMurray,Dodge, 49.388, 182.231
#23-Mike Skinner, 23 Dodge, 49.532, 181.701
#33-Kerry Earnhardt, 33 Chevy, 49.533, 181.697
#41-Casey Mears, Dodge, 49.598, 181.459
#89-Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 49.609, 181.419
#98-Randy LaJoie, Chevy, 49.623, 181.368
#92-Jeff Fuller, Chevy, 50.967, 176.585
(NASCAR.com)(1-11-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 1, PM Session:
1. #24-Jeff Gordon, Chevy, 48.531 seconds, 185.448 mph
2. #98-Randy LaJoie, Chevy, 48.588, 185.231
3. #36-Boris Said, Chevy, 48.743, 184.642
4. #38-Elliott Sadler, Ford, 48.753, 184.604
5. #16-Greg Biffle, Ford, 48.792, 184.456
6. #15-Michael Waltrip, Chevy, 48.868, 184.170
7. #19-Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 48.884, 184.109
8. #97-Kurt Busch, Ford, 48.902, 184.042
9. #88-Dale Jarrett, Ford, 48.913, 184.000
10. #0-Mike Bliss, Chevy, 48.947, 183.872
11. #89-Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 49.039, 183.527
12. #21-Ricky Rudd, Ford, 49.042, 183.516
13. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 49.113, 183.251
14. #77-Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 49.117, 183.236
15. #99-Carl Edwards, Ford, 49.119, 183.228
16. #20-Mike McLaughlin, Chevy, 49.123, 183.214
17. #00-Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 49.137, 183.161
18. #5-Kyle Busch, Chevy, 49.182, 182.994
19. #12-Ryan Newman, Dodge, 49.218, 182.860
20. #11-Jason Leffler, Chevy, 49.224, 182.838
21. #45-Kyle Petty, Dodge, 49.249, 182.745
22. #33-Kerry Earnhardt, Chevy, 49.281, 182.626
23. #42-Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 49.332, 182.437
24. #23-Mike Skinner, Dodge, 49.460, 181.965
25. #41-Casey Mears, Dodge, 49.463, 181.954
26. #92-Jeff Fuller, Chevy, 50.361, 178.710
(NASCAR.com)(1-11-2005)
Cumulative Daytona 500 Testing Speeds
after Day 1 - January 11, 2005:
- Cumulative results of Tuesday's NASCAR Nextel Cup testing at Daytona International Speedway:
1. #24-Jeff Gordon,Chevy, 48.531, 185.448
2. #98-Randy LaJoie, Chevy, 48.588, 185.231
3. #36-Boris Said, Chevy, 48.601, 185.181
4. #38-Elliott Sadler, Ford, 48.753, 184.604
5. #19-Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 48.779, 184.506
6. #16-Greg Biffle, Ford, 48.792, 184.456
7. #97-Kurt Busch, Ford, 48.802, 184.419
8. #15-Michael Waltrip, Chevy, 48.868, 184.170
9. #88-Dale Jarrett, Ford, 48.913, 184.000
10. #0-Mike Bliss, Chevy, 48.947, 183.872
11. #21-Ricky Rudd, Ford, 49.002, 183.666
12. #89-Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 49.039, 183.527
13. #12-Ryan Newman, Dodge, 49.070, 183.411
14. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 49.092, 183.329
15. #11-Jason Leffler, Chevy, 49.097, 183.311
16. #77-Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 49.117, 183.236
17. #99-Carl Edwards, Ford, 49.119, 183.228
18. #20-Mike McLaughlin, Chevy, 49.123, 183.214
19. #00-Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 49.137, 183.161
20. #5-Kyle Busch,Chevy, 49.182, 182.994
21. #45-Kyle Petty, Dodge, 49.211, 182.886
22. #33-Kerry Earnhardt, Chevy, 49.281, 182.626
23. #42-Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 49.332, 182.437
24. #23-Mike Skinner, Dodge, 49.460, 181.965
25. #41-Casey Mears, Dodge, 49.463, 181.954
26. #92-Jeff Fuller, Chevy, 50.361, 178.710
(NASCAR.com)(1-11-2005)
Daytona 500 Testing - Day 2 January 12, 2005
Odd Number Owners Points Position:
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 2, Jan 12, 2005:
AM session: #24-Jeff Gordon was once again the fastest in Daytona 500 testing at Daytona International Speedway with a speed of 184.786 mph, followed by #88-Dale Jarrett at 184.509, #16-Greg Biffle at 184.487, #19-Jeremy Mayfield at 184.411 and #36-Boris Said at 184.098.
PM session: Three-time Daytona 500 champion Dale Jarrett, driver of the #88 UPS Ford, was fastest during Wednesday's testing with a lap of 186.455 mph in the afternoon session and the fastest overall in two days of testing. Rounding out the top five were #24-Jeff Gordon at 185.736, #16-Greg Biffle at 185.094, #19-Jeremy Mayfield at 184.972 and #38-Elliott Sadler at 184.926.(1-12-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 2, Jan 12, 2005, AM Session - Speeds:
1. Jeff Gordon, #24 Chevy, 48.705 seconds, 184.786 mph
2. Dale Jarrett, #88 Ford, 48.778, 184.509
3. Greg Biffle, #16 Ford, 48.784, 184.487
4. Jeremy Mayfield, #19 Dodge, 48.804, 184.411
5. Boris Said, #36 Chevy, 48.887, 184.098
6. Elliott Sadler, #38 Ford, 48.912, 184.004
7. Randy LaJoie, #98 Chevy, 48.919, 183.978
8. Kurt Busch, #97 Ford, 48.920, 183.974
9. Mike McLaughlin, #20 Chevy, 49.019, 183.602
10. Ryan Newman, #12 Dodge, 49.064, 183.434
11. Mike Bliss, #0 Chevy, 49.064, 183.434
12. Ricky Rudd, #21 Ford, 49.077, 183.385
13. Michael Waltrip, #15 Chevy, 49.082, 183.367
14. Travis Kvapil, #77 Dodge, 49.125, 183.206
15. Carl Edwards, #99 Ford, 49.213, 182.879
16. Kyle Busch, #5 Chevy, 49.260, 182.704
17. Kenny Wallace, #00 Chevy, 49.275, 182.648
18. Jason Leffler, #11 Chevy, 49.288, 182.600
19. Jamie McMurray, #42 Dodge, 49.310, 182.519
20. Dale Earnhardt Jr., #8 Chevy, 49.317, 182.493
21. Kyle Petty, #45 Dodge, 49.349, 182.375
22. Mike Skinner, #23 Dodge, 49.464, 181.951
23. Casey Mears, #41 Dodge, 49.548, 181.642
24. Morgan Shepherd, #89 Dodge, 49.584, 181.510
25. Kerry Earnhardt, #33 Chevy, 49.635, 181.324
26. Jeff Fuller, #92 Chevy, 50.514, 178.168
(NASCAR.com)(1-12-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 2, Jan 12, 2005, PM Session - Speeds:
1. #88-Dale Jarrett, Ford, 186.455mph
2. #24-Jeff Gordon, Chevy, 185.736
3. #16-Greg Biffle, Ford, 185.094
4. #19-Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 184.972
5. #38-Elliott Sadler, Ford, 184.926
6. #0-Mike Bliss, Chevy, 184.839
7. #98-Randy LaJoie, Chevy, 184.831
8. #36-Boris Said, Chevy, 184.824
9. #97-Kurt Busch, Ford, 184.528
10. #20-Mike McLaughlin, 184.475
11. #21-Ricky Rudd, Ford, 184.358
12. #15-Michael Waltrip, Chevy, 184.181
13. #00-Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 184.087
14. #45-Kyle Petty, Dodge, 183.835
15. #11-Jason Leffler, Chevy, 183.797
16. #12-Ryan Newman, Dodge, 183.643
17. #77-Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 183.397
18. #99-Carl Edwards, Ford, 183.348
19. #5-Kyle Busch, Chevy, 183.299
20. #8-Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Chevy, 183.206
21. #42-Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 183.091
22. #89-Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 182.205
23. #41-Casey Mears, Dodge, 182.190
24. #23-Mike Skinner, Dodge, 182.101
25. #33-Kerry Earnhardt, Chevy, 181.108
26. #92-Jeff Fuller, Chevy, 180.658
(DIS PR)(1-12-2005)
- Cumulative results of NASCAR Nextel Cup testing at Daytona International Speedway, through Wednesday afternoon and when the lap was run - not including Drafting Speeds from Thursday:
1. Dale Jarrett, #88 Ford, 48.269 seconds, 186.455mph, Jan 12th PM
2. Jeff Gordon, #24 Chevy, 48.456, 185.736, Jan 12th PM
3. Randy LaJoie, #98 Chevy, 48.588, 185.231, Jan 11th PM
4. Boris Said, #36 Chevy, 48.601, 185.181, Jan 11th PM
5. Greg Biffle, #16 Ford, 48.624, 185.094, Jan 12th PM
6. Jeremy Mayfield, #19 Dodge, 48.656, 184.972, Jan 12th PM
7. Elliott Sadler, #38 Ford, 48.668, 184.926, Jan 12th PM
8. Mike Bliss, #0 Chevy, 48.691, 184.839, Jan 12th PM
9. Kurt Busch, #97 Ford, 48.773, 184.528, Jan 12th PM
10. Mike McLaughlin, #20 Chevy, 48.787, 184.475, Jan 12th PM
11. Ricky Rudd, #21 Ford, 48.818, 184.358, Jan 12th PM
12. Michael Waltrip, #15 Chevy, 48.865, 184.181, Jan 12th PM
13. Kenny Wallace, #00 Chevy, 48.890, 184.087, Jan 12th PM
14. Kyle Petty, #45 Dodge, 48.957, 183.835, Jan 12th PM
15. Jason Leffler, #11 Chevy, 48.967, 183.797, Jan 12th PM
16. Ryan Newman, #12 Dodge, 49.008, 183.643, Jan 12th PM
17. Morgan Shepherd, #89 Dodge, 49.039, 183.527, Jan 11th PM
18. Travis Kvapil, #77 Dodge, 49.074, 183.397, Jan 12th PM
19. Carl Edwards, #99 Ford, 49.087, 183.348, Jan 12th PM
20. Dale Earnhardt Jr., #8 Chevy, 49.092, 183.329, Jan 11th AM
21. Kyle Busch, #5 Chevy, 49.100, 183.299, Jan 12th PM
22. Jamie McMurray, #42 Dodge, 49.156, 183.091, Jan 12th PM
23. Kerry Earnhardt, #33 Chevy, 49.281, 182.626, Jan 11th PM
24. Casey Mears, #41 Dodge, 49.399, 182.190, Jan 12th PM
25. Mike Skinner, #23 Dodge, 49.423, 182.101, Jan 12th PM
26. Jeff Fuller, #92 Chevy, 49.818, 180.658, Jan 12th PM
(NASCAR.com and Jayski)(1-12-2005)
Daytona 500 Testing - Day 3 January 13, 2005
Odd Number Owners Points Position:
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 3, Jan 13, 2005, PM Session - DRAFTING Speeds: Morning rain showers delayed the start of the final day of testing. Teams were able to get on track around 1:30pm/et and tested through 7:30pm/et. While some teams worked on qualifying setups, other teams participated in drafting sessions. #0-Mike Bliss was the fastest at 186.959 [not much faster then Jarrett's single car speed from Wed], followed by #42-Jamie McMurray at 186.459, #16-Greg Biffle at 186.189, #77-Travis Kvapil at 186.181 and #19-Jeremy Mayfield at 186.070.(1-13-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 3, Jan 13, 2005, PM Session - DRAFTING Speeds:
It rained this morning and washed out the morning practice, the drivers did some drafting into the early evening. The speeds:
1. #0-Mike Bliss, Chevy, 186.959
2. #42-Jamie McMurray, Ddoge, 186.459
3. #16-Greg Biffle, Ford, 186.189
4. #77-Travis Kvapil, Dodge, 186.181
5. #19-Jeremy Mayfield, Dodge, 186.070
6. #15-Michael Waltrip, Chevy, 185.893
7. #23-Mike Skinner, Dodge, 185.782
8. #38-Elliott Sadler, Ford, 185.759
9. #5-Kyle Busch, Chevy, 185.705
10. #99-Carl Edwards, Ford, 185.697
11. #88-Dale Jarrett, Ford, 185.686
12. #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, , 185.670
13. #21-Ricky Rudd, Ford, 185.659
14. #41-Casey Mears, Dodge, 185.563
15. #12-Ryan Newman, Dodge, 185.513
16. #24-Jeff Gordon, Chevy, 185.437
17. #36-Boris Said, Chevy, 185.086
18. #11-Jason Leffler, Chevy, 185.021
19. #33-Kerry Earnhardt, Chevy, 184.294
20. #45-Kyle Petty, Dodge, 184.230
21. #20-Mike McLaughlin, Chevy, 183.899
22. #97-Kurt Busch, Ford, 183.891
23. #00-Kenny Wallace, Chevy, 183.419
24. #98-Randy LaJoie, Chevy, 183.206
25. #89-Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 181.984
(#92-Jeff Fuller was not listed)
(NASCAR.com/Speed Channel's Daytona 500 Testing show)(1-13-2005)
- Harvick skipping Daytona testing, Kerry to test: Kerry Earnhardt is assigned to test Harvick's #29 Richard Childress Racing Chevy next week during the second round of Nextel Cup Series Preseason Thunder. Earnhardt has a busy testing schedule. Earlier this week, he tested RCR's #33 Chevy that he'll try to qualify for the Daytona 500. He is also scheduled to test his full-time 2005 ride -- owner Billy Ballew's #15 Chevy truck, this weekend.(NASCAR.com)(1-15-2005)
Daytona 500 Testing - Day 4 January 18, 2005
Even Number Owners Points Position
- Daytona 500 Testing returns Tuesday UPDATE Speeds: Next up at "The World Center of Racing" is the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The even-numbered teams in the 2004 owner's standings will begin a three-day test session on Tuesday at Daytona International Speedway. Among the drivers expected to test include: #48-Jimmie Johnson, #18-Bobby Labonte, #2-Rusty Wallace, #6-Mark Martin and #9-Kasey Kahne. The third NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest is scheduled for Wednesday in the new FanZone in the infield of the Speedway. During the day, fans that purchase a Fan Fest ticket can watch testing from the FanZone. Beginning at 5 p.m., the Fan Fest will begin with bands, pit stop demonstrations, auctions and inquisitive fan forums. Admission is $15 and the proceeds from the NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest will also benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp, The Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports and American Red Cross for tsunami relief. For any events at Daytona International Speedway, tickets can be purchased online at daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.(DIS PR).(1-17-2005)
UPDATE: #10-Scott Riggs was fastest in the morning session for Daytona 500 testing, the second wave of teams testing, this week is the teams who finished the 2004 season in the even numbers owners points position [with a few exceptions]. Riggs ran a lap of 185.109mph, followed by #01-Joe Nemechek at 184.816 [seems MB2, MBV, MB-Sutton teams have the Daytona testing down pretty good], #43-Jeff Green [new Evernham power working good], #6-Mark Martin and #48-Jimmie Johnson. Eric McClure is driving a 2nd Morgan-McClure car, the #73. Busch driver David Stremme is testing the #39 Dodge of Chip Ganassi [could this be the rumored Bill Elliott ride?] and Derrike Cope is listed in the #55 Chevy [reportedly teaming up with Larry Hollenback who ran #62 last year in a few attempts]. No speed listed for #37-Kevin Lepage, #2-Rusty Wallace or #27-Kirk Shelmerdine [switched from #72].(1-18-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 4, Jan 18, 2005, Even Owners Points, AM Session - Speeds:
1. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 48.620 seconds, 185.109 mph
2. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 48.697, 184.816
3. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 48.801, 184.422
4. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 48.923, 183.963
5. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 48.930, 183.936
6. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 48.934, 183.921
7. Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.956, 183.839
8. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.987, 183.722
9. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 49.070, 183.411
10. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 49.097, 183.311
11. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 49.245, 182.760
12. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 49.349, 182.375
13. Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 49.421, 182.109
14. David Stremme, #39 Dodge, 49.433, 182.065
15. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 49.567, 181.572
16. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 49.587, 181.499
17. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 49.616, 181.393
18. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.638, 181.313
19. Robby Gordon, #7 Chevy, 49.693, 181.112
20. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 49.715, 181.032
21. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 49.833, 180.603
22. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 49.863, 180.495
23. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 50.008, 179.971
24. Kevin Lepage, #37 Chevy, NT, NS
25. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, NT, NS
26. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, NT, NS
(NASCAR.com)(1-18-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 4, Jan 18, 2005, Even Owners Points, PM Session - Speeds:
1. Joe Nemechek, #01-Chevy, 184.661
2. Scott Riggs, #10-Chevy, 184.646
3. Jimmie Johnson, #48-Chevy, 184.260
4. Jeff Green, #43-Dodge, 184.249
5. Kasey Kahne, #9-Dodge, 183.718
6. Mark Martin, #6-Ford, 183.587
7. Mike Wallace, #4-Chevy, 183.557
8. Eric McClure, #73-Chevy, 183.270
9. Bobby Labonte, #18-Chevy, 183.154
10. Dave Blaney, #07-Chevy, 183.132
11. Matt Kenseth, #17-Ford, 183.094
12. Rusty Wallace, #2-Dodge, 182.619
13. Johnny Sauter, #09-Dodge, 182.448
14. Kerry Earnhardt, #29-Chevy, 182.415
15. John Andretti, #14-Chevy, 182.397
16. Sterling Marlin, #40-Dodge, 182.389
17. Scott Wimmer, #22-Dodge, 182.208
18. Martin Truex Jr., #1-Chevy, 182.094
19. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32-Chevy, 182.046
20. David Stremme, #39-Dodge, 182.039
21. Derrike Cope, #55-Chevy, 181.987
22. Brian Vickers, #25-Chevy, 181.715
23. Robby Gordon, #7-Chevy, 180.658
24. Jeff Burton, #31-Chevy, 180.415
25. Hermie Sadler, #66-Ford, 180.353
26. Kevin Lepage, #37-Dodge, 180.238
27. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27-Ford, 178.681
(NASCAR.com)(1-18-2005)
- Cumulative results of NASCAR Nextel Cup testing at Daytona International Speedway
through Tuesday, January 18, 2005
no drafting speeds
both last week and this week included, this week drivers are bolded.
1. Dale Jarrett, #88 Ford, 48.269 seconds, 186.455 mph
2. Jeff Gordon, #24 Chevy, 48.456, 185.736
3. Randy LaJoie, #98 Chevy, 48.588, 185.231
4. Boris Said, #36 Chevy, 48.601, 185.181
5. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 48.620, 185.109
6. Greg Biffle, #16 Ford, 48.624, 185.094
7. Jeremy Mayfield, #19 Dodge, 48.656, 184.972
8. Elliott Sadler, #38 Ford, 48.668, 184.926
9. Mike Bliss, #0 Chevy, 48.691, 184.839
10. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 48.697, 184.816
11. Kurt Busch, #97 Ford, 48.773, 184.528
12. Mike McLaughlin, #20 Chevy, 48.787, 184.475
13. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 48.801, 184.422
14. Ricky Rudd, #21 Ford, 48.818, 184.358
15. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 48.844, 184.260
16. Michael Waltrip, #15 Chevy, 48.865, 184.181
17. Kenny Wallace, #00 Chevy, 48.890, 184.087
18. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 48.923, 183.963
19. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 48.934, 183.921
20. Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.956, 183.839
21. Kyle Petty, #45 Dodge, 48.957, 183.835
22. Jason Leffler, #11 Chevy, 48.967, 183.797
23. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.987, 183.722
24. Ryan Newman, #12 Dodge, 49.008, 183.643
25. Morgan Shepherd, #89 Dodge, 49.039, 183.527
26. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 49.070, 183.411
27. Travis Kvapil, #77 Dodge, 49.074, 183.397
28. Carl Edwards, #99 Ford, 49.087, 183.348
29. Dale Earnhardt Jr., #8 Chevy, 49.092, 183.329
30. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 49.097, 183.311
31. Kyle Busch, #5 Chevy, 49.100, 183.299
32. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 49.108, 183.270
33. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 49.145, 183.132
34. Jamie McMurray, #42 Dodge, 49.156, 183.091
35. Kerry Earnhardt, #33 Chevy, 49.281, 182.626
36. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, 49.283, 182.619
37. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 49.329, 182.448
38. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.338, 182.415
39. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 49.343, 182.397
40. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 49.345, 182.389
41. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 49.394, 182.208
42. Casey Mears, #41 Dodge, 49.399, 182.190
43. Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 49.421, 182.109
44. Mike Skinner, #23 Dodge, 49.423, 182.101
45. David Stremme, #39 Dodge, 49.433, 182.065
46. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 49.438, 182.046
47. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 49.454, 181.987
48. Robby Gordon, #7 Chevy, 49.693, 181.112
49. Jeff Fuller, #92 Chevy, 49.818, 180.658
50. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 49.885, 180.415
51. Hermie Sadler, #66 Ford, 49.902, 180.353
52. Kevin Lepage, #37 Dodge, 49.934, 180.238
53. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, 50.369, 178.681
(NASCAR.com)(1-18-2005)
Daytona 500 Testing - Day 5 January 19, 2005
Even Number Owners Points Position
- Nemechek/Riggs pace Wed AM Testing: #01-Joe Nemecheck led Daytona 500 testing at Daytona International Speedway during Wednesdays AM session, with a speed 185.605mph, followed by #10-Scott Riggs at 185.601, #48-Jimmie Johnson at 185.185, speed #43-Jeff Green at 184.904 and #1-Martin Truex Jr. at 184.843.(1-19-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 5, Jan 19, 2005, Even Owners Points, AM Session - Speeds:
1. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 48.490 seconds, 185.605 mph
2. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 48.491, 185.601
3. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 48.600, 185.185
4. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 48.674, 184.904
5. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 48.690, 184.843
6. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.752, 184.608
7. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 48.810, 184.388
8. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 48.816, 184.366
9. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 48.847, 184.249
10. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 48.880, 184.124
11. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 48.886, 184.102
12. Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.891, 184.083
13. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 49.031, 183.557
14. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 49.130, 183.187
15. Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 49.155, 183.094
16. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 49.163, 183.064
17. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, 49.171, 183.035
18. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 49.180, 183.001
19. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 49.181, 182.997
20. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 49.258, 182.771
21. David Stremme, #39 Dodge, 49.441, 182.035
22. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 49.452, 181.995
23. Kevin Lepage, #37 Dodge, 49.475, 181.910
24. Robby Gordon, #7 Chevy, 49.518, 181.752
25. Hermie Sadler, #66 Ford, 49.610, 181.415
26. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.717, 181.025
27. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, 50.419, 178.504
(NASCAR.com)(1-19-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 5, Jan 19, 2005, Even Owners Points, PM Session - Speeds:
1. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 48.362 seconds, 186.097 mph
2. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 48.404, 185.935
3. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 48.407, 185.924
4. Robby Gordon, #7 Chevy, 48.570, 185.300
5. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 48.598, 185.193
6. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 48.633, 185.060
7. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.647, 185.006
8. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 48.673, 184.907
9. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 48.695, 184.824
10. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 48.719, 184.733
11. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 48.758, 184.585
12. Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.773, 184.528
13. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 48.899, 184.053
14. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 48.928, 183.944
15. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, 48.941, 183.895
16. Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 48.961, 183.820
17. Kevin Lepage, #37 Dodge, 48.993, 183.700
18. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 49.014, 183.621
19. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 49.036, 183.539
20. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 49.050, 183.486
21. Hermie Sadler, #66 Ford, 49.071, 183.408
22. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 49.077, 183.385
23. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 49.132, 183.180
24. David Stremme, #39 Dodge, 49.287, 182.604
25. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 49.297, 182.567
26. Greg Sacks, #13 Dodge, 49.522, 181.737
27. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.643, 181.294
28. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, 50.341, 178.781
(NASCAR.com)(1-19-2005)
- Cumulative results of NASCAR Nextel Cup testing at Daytona International Speedway
through Wednesday, January 19, 2005
no drafting speeds
both last week and this week included, this week drivers [even] are bolded.
1. Dale Jarrett, #88 Ford, 48.269 seconds, 186.455 mph
2. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 48.362, 186.097
3. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 48.404, 185.935
4. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 48.407, 185.924
5. Jeff Gordon, #24 Chevy, 48.456, 185.736
6. Robby Gordon, #7 Chevy, 48.570, 185.300
7. Randy LaJoie, #98 Chevy, 48.588, 185.231
8. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 48.598, 185.193
9. Boris Said, #36 Chevy, 48.601, 185.181
10. Greg Biffle, #16 Ford, 48.624, 185.094
11. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 48.633, 185.060
12. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.647, 185.006
13. Jeremy Mayfield, #19 Dodge, 48.656, 184.972
14. Elliott Sadler, #38 Ford, 48.668, 184.926
15. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 48.673, 184.907
16. Mike Bliss, #0 Chevy, 48.691, 184.839
17. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 48.695, 184.824
18. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 48.719, 184.733
19. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 48.758, 184.585
20. Kurt Busch, #97 Ford, 48.773, 184.528
tie Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.773, 184.528
22. Mike McLaughlin, #20 Chevy, 48.787, 184.475
23. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 48.810, 184.388
24. Ricky Rudd, #21 Ford, 48.818, 184.358
25. Michael Waltrip, #15 Chevy, 48.865, 184.181
26. Kenny Wallace, #00 Chevy, 48.890, 184.087
27. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 48.899, 184.053
28. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 48.928, 183.944
29. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, 48.941, 183.895
30. Kyle Petty, #45 Dodge, 48.957, 183.835
31. Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 48.961, 183.820
32. Jason Leffler, #11 Chevy, 48.967, 183.797
33. Kevin Lepage, #37 Dodge, 48.993, 183.700
34. Ryan Newman, #12 Dodge, 49.008, 183.643
35. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 49.014, 183.621
36. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 49.036, 183.539
37. Morgan Shepherd, #89 Dodge, 49.039, 183.527
38. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 49.050, 183.486
39. Hermie Sadler, #66 Ford, 49.071, 183.408
40. Travis Kvapil, #77 Dodge, 49.074, 183.397
41. Carl Edwards, #99 Ford, 49.087, 183.348
42. Dale Earnhardt Jr., #8 Chevy, 49.092, 183.329
43. Kyle Busch, #5 Chevy, 49.100, 183.299
44. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 49.132, 183.180
45. Jamie McMurray, #42 Dodge, 49.156, 183.091
46. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 49.258, 182.711
47. Kerry Earnhardt, #33 Chevy, 49.281, 182.626
48. David Stremme, #39 Dodge, 49.287, 182.604
49. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.338, 182.415
50. Casey Mears, #41 Dodge, 49.399, 182.190
51. Mike Skinner, #23 Dodge, 49.423, 182.101
52. Greg Sacks, #13 Dodge, 49.522, 181.737
53. Jeff Fuller, #92 Chevy, 49.818, 180.658
54. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, 50.341, 178.781
(NASCAR.com)(1-19-2005)
Daytona 500 Testing - Day 6 January 20, 2005
Even Number Owners Points Position
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 6, Jan 20, 2005, Even Owners Points, AM Session - Drafting/Single Speeds mixed:
1. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 47.850 seconds, 188.088 mph
2. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 47.966, 187.633
3. Bill Elliott, #39 Dodge, 48.001, 187.496
4. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 48.021, 187.418
5. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 48.056, 187.282
6. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 48.097, 187.122
7. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 48.187, 186.772
8. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.192, 186.753
9. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 48.197, 186.734
10. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 48.213, 186.672
11. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 48.235, 186.587
12. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 48.282, 186.405
13. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 48.332, 186.212
14. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 48.404, 185.935
15. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 48.463, 185.709
16. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, 48.557, 185.349
17. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 48.645, 185.014
18. Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.669, 184.923
19. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 48.705, 184.786
20. Kevin Lepage, #37 Dodge, 48.913, 184.000
21. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 48.949, 183.865
22. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 49.021, 183.595
tie Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 49.021, 183.595
24. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.153, 183.102
25. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, 50.100, 179.641
26. Greg Sacks, #13 Dodge, no time, no speed
(NASCAR.com)(1-20-2005)
- Daytona 500 Testing - Day 6, Jan 20, 2005, Even Owners Points, PM Session - Drafting/Single Speeds mixed:
1. Martin Truex Jr., #1 Chevy, 47.670 seconds, 188.798 mph
2. Jeff Green, #43 Dodge, 47.859, 188.052
3. Rusty Wallace, #2 Dodge, 47.890, 187.931
4. Brian Vickers, #25 Chevy, 47.897, 187.903
5. Jimmie Johnson, #48 Chevy, 47.922, 187.805
6. Joe Nemechek, #01 Chevy, 47.941, 187.731
7. Scott Riggs, #10 Chevy, 47.947, 187.707
8. Matt Kenseth, #17 Ford, 47.954, 187.680
9. Scott Wimmer, #22 Dodge, 47.963, 187.645
10. Sterling Marlin, #40 Dodge, 47.964, 187.641
11. Bobby Hamilton Jr., #32 Chevy, 47.968, 187.625
12. Dave Blaney, #07 Chevy, 47.996, 187.516
13. Mark Martin, #6 Ford, 47.998, 187.508
14. Kasey Kahne, #9 Dodge, 48.010, 187.461
15. John Andretti, #14 Ford, 48.022, 187.414
16. Derrike Cope, #55 Chevy, 48.035, 187.363
17. Jeff Burton, #31 Chevy, 48.083, 187.176
18. Bill Elliott, #39 Dodge, 48.147, 186.928
19. Mike Wallace, #4 Chevy, 48.186, 186.776
20. Eric McClure, #73 Chevy, 48.338, 186.189
21. Greg Sacks, #13 Dodge, 48.374, 186.050
22. Bobby Labonte, #18 Chevy, 48.429, 185.839
23. Johnny Sauter, #09 Dodge, 48.449, 185.762
24. Kevin Lepage, #37 Dodge, 48.911, 184.008
25. Kerry Earnhardt, #29 Chevy, 49.202, 182.919
26. Kirk Shelmerdine, #27 Ford, NT, NS
(NASCAR.com)(1-20-2005)
