It might have snuck up on you, but the roar of NASCAR will return to full intensity next weekend when the Cup Series holds the Advance Auto Parts Clash and Daytona 500 pole qualifying on Sunday
But even after a week of testing by teams at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway, there’s still one weekend off before teams head to Daytona Beach, Florida.
We’ve collected social media posts showing how drivers are enjoying their last weekend before Speedway begins.
Some drivers, including Kyle Busch, are spending it racing in another series.
#WinterShowdown: All three @NASCAR National Series are represented as @KyleBusch @DanielHemric and @NoahGragson are in attendance. Tech is finishing up, so follow Trackside Now for updates: https://t.co/Lprwbw5csw pic.twitter.com/fvdmzxrt4i
— Racing America (@RacingAmerica) February 2, 2018
First of 2 practices today complete @KernRaceway @NoahGragson @Switch @safelite Camry was fastest with a lap of 17.49 on a mock run @KyleBusch @Mobil1 Camry was 15th quick with a 17.88 in Race trim #WinterShowdown pic.twitter.com/IsY3nCTgaq
— Kyle Busch Motorsports (@KBMteam) February 2, 2018
Roll off from 3rd this afternoon in the #WinterShowdown here @KernRaceway. Been fun being back in a Super, have 300 more laps to log......you can watch or follow along @speed51dotcom 👌🏼
— Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) February 3, 2018
PhotoCred: @BruceNuttleman pic.twitter.com/lRSy9Mk6jP
Cruisin’ thru my last weekend off. pic.twitter.com/Qt382jMF5K
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) February 3, 2018
Fun watching the @sixers, really love their squad and potential for greatness! The fans have a lot to look forward to....#trusttheprocess https://t.co/JqrmFf6WOK
— Austin Dillon (@austindillon3) February 3, 2018
Wow crazy day, honestly went better than I expected. Led some laps in the heats, advanced to the semi-finals, and made it up to a transfer position for the final.. until I was helped into a snowbank!!! But that is rallycross. @josefnewgarden and @h3lio are in for a treat! pic.twitter.com/eD49v8BNfs
— Austin Cindric (@AustinCindric) February 3, 2018
Passing through Emporia and found a young @HermieSadler & @Elliott_Sadler 😂 pic.twitter.com/YhTNm7XJSP
— Ross Chastain (@RossChastain) February 2, 2018
Last night in Sac before heading back to Charlotte for the season. Hanging out at the Kings VS Warriors game. #Sactown #916 pic.twitter.com/5f0BUR5W15
— Dylan Lupton (@LuptonDylan) February 3, 2018