Aric Almirola posted the fastest speed in Saturday’s first Cup practice at Texas Motor Speedway, recording a speed of 193.854 mph.
He was followed by Kyle Busch (193.805 mph), Clint Bowyer (193.771), Brad Keselowski (193.555) and Denny Hamlin (193.403).
Pole-sitter Ryan Blaney was 13th fastest.
Kevin Harvick had the best 10-lap average at 192.022 mph.
JJ Yeley got into the wall and suffered minor damage in the session.