Brad Keselowski Leads Pack in Final Daytona 500 Practice Session
Brad Keselowski led the final NASCAR Cup Series practice session for the 67th Daytona 500, posting a top speed of 193.307 mph (46.558s) while drafting with other Ford teams.
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Top 5 Practice Speeds:
- Brad Keselowski: 193.307 mph
- Alex Bowman: 193.274 mph
- Cole Custer: 193.212 mph
- Justin Allgaier: 193.204 mph
- Kyle Larson: 193.195 mph
Notable participants:
- Only 24 of 41 teams participated in the session
- Cup Series champion Joey Logano finished 12th
- Front-row starter Austin Cindric was 21st
- Defending Daytona 500 winner William Byron ran just two laps, finishing 23rd
Key Session Details:
- No incidents occurred during practice
- Keselowski, Bowman, and Preece each completed 28 laps, the most of any drivers
- Several teams practiced drafting, including a late five-car draft featuring Bowman, Allgaier, Larson, Logano, and Castroneves
The 67th Daytona 500 begins Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET, with Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric starting from the front row.