#24-Jeff Gordon led the morning sessions with a speed of 187.029mph. Gordon led a Chevy contingent in the top 3. He was followed by #48-Jimmie Johnson and #36-Bill Elliott. The new Ford Fusions made a strong debut, led by #17-Matt Kenseth with a speed of 186.023, 4th fastest. The Dodges still appear to be struggling, with the top Dodge being #19-Jeremy Mayfield, 12th fastest with a speed of 184.983mph.
PM: #36-Bill Elliott’s speed if 187.219mph was the fastest of today’s afternoon session. Elliott was followed by #48-Jimmie Johnson, #38-Elliott Sadler and #24-Jeff Gordon.(Cup Scene Daily)
Three drivers/teams not on the original list are testing: #23-Mike Skinner, #78-Kenny Wallace and #80-Jeff Fuller [4th Gibbs car]. One driver on the list has not seen on the speed charts: #13-Greg Sacks.
See full rundown of Day 1- AM, PM and BEST speeds for the 20 drivers/37 cars on my 2006 Daytona 500 Testing Page
See drivers times for Jan. 10th’s Fan Fest on my Drivers Appearances page.(1-9-2006)
