We’re now 18 days away from the Daytona 500 and 11 days away from the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway.
But NASCAR racing is already here.
Multiple Cup teams are taking part in a two-day test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we have the video and pictures to prove it.
Darrell Wallace Jr. was first on track in Day 1 of the test. It’s his first action as the full-time driver of the No. 43 Chevrolet.
First on track, @BubbaWallace! @RPMotorsports pic.twitter.com/YRibfqy0ND
— Las Vegas Motor Speedway (@LVMotorSpeedway) January 31, 2018
Apparently, the rookie driver for Richard Petty Motorsports was a little eager to burn rubber.
Could tell you were excited when you spun the tires leaving the garage and then rod checked it pulling back in after your first run... 😂
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) January 31, 2018
Ryan Newman had the fastest lap time early, but rookie William Byron went to the top within two hours in his first track time in the No. 24 for Hendrick Motorsports.
Unofficial top 10 for morning test session on Day 1: Byron, Newman, KuBusch, Larson, Jones, BradK, Stenhouse, Kahne, Bubba, Buescher.
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) January 31, 2018
It’s @WilliamByron making some laps in the 24 car. pic.twitter.com/hvdaSDEfOa
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) January 31, 2018
Nothing like the sound of race cars in the morning. 🔊🔊🔊 #CrankItUp pic.twitter.com/u1mbWE5D93
— Las Vegas Motor Speedway (@LVMotorSpeedway) January 31, 2018
The beginning of something great in 2018. https://t.co/D2pJ4ouKmn
— LeavineFamilyRacing (@LFR95) January 31, 2018
A couple early shots here at @LVMotorSpeedway! pic.twitter.com/J5gxiU21Bi
— RPM Visuals (@RPMVisuals) January 31, 2018
Crews on crews on crews at the @LVMotorSpeedway. Drivers are testing out the track ahead of the new season & spring @NASCAR weekend! pic.twitter.com/0qovodPwZW
— Alyssa Deitsch (@alyssadeitsch) January 31, 2018
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