Kyle Busch, driving the M&Ms #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry, posted the fastest speed during the first practice session for the 2009 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona on Friday. Busch’s fastest time was 47.009 or 191.453 MPH.
Defending Sprint Cup Champion, Jimmie Johnson paced the second practice. Johnson posted the fastest time of both sessions at 46.724 or 192.620 MPH.
Some other news worth posting during the first and final Bud Shootout practices:
- Jeff Burton, driver of the Caterpillar #31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Impala, blew an engine two laps into the final practice for the Bud Shootout.
- Paul Menard, who drew the pole position for the Bud Shootout, wrecked his car after probably blowing a right rear tire. Rookie Scott Speed was also involved in the accident, getting extensive damage to the right front of his Toyota Camry. Neither driver will have to go to a backup car for tonight’s race.
If you would like more information on the Bud Shootout practice times and speeds, you can check out these links:
2009 Bud Shootout First Practice
2009 Bud Shootout Final Practice
It is almost here! The Bud Shootout will air tonight (February 7, 2009) at 8 P.M. (EST) on Fox!
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