Matt Kenseth– 2005 Rolex 24 (27th), 2006 IROC race (10th).
If somebody is going to trash in that 30-minute practice session, they were more than most likely going to wreck in the race anyhow.
Ryan Newman– 2006 IROC race (3rd).
Jimmie Johnson– 2004 Rolex 24 (28th), 2005 Rolex 24 (2nd), 2007 Rolex 24 (36th), 2008 Rolex 24 (2nd), 2009 Rolex 24 (7th), 2010 Rolex 24 (21st), 2011 Rolex 24 (15th).
Simply like you would in the race. If somebody is going to trash in that 30-minute practice session, they were more than most likely going to trash in the race anyway.
“I think Im most likely distinct in at least I have some laps on the racetrack, it was a long time ago, I do not even keep in mind those laps however I ran the Rolex 24 (in 2013) and have some experience on that track.” I think theres absolutely motorists and groups that have experience running that Rolex that will be ahead of the pack, ahead of the curve for sure.
Kevin Harvick– 2002 Rolex 24 (69th).
Clint Bowyer– 2013 Rolex 24 (ended up 16th).
If there is practice and/or qualifying, then teams would require to have a backup cars and truck ready. Thats an additional expense that not all teams are wiling to have.
Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer both want to practice prior to the Cup Series races next month on the Daytona roadway course for the first time, however NASCAR is not planning to do so.
Kyle Busch– 2009 Brumos Porsche 250 (10th), 2020 Rolex 24 (26th),.
” I think its a tall order to appear there and run a track that weve never ever been on before with the tire combination with the bundle, with the aero, horsepower, weve never ever seen before, its going to be a crapshoot for everybody.
Timmy Hill– 2012 Rolex 24 (51st).
Kurt Busch– 2005 Rolex 24 (27th), 2008 Rolex 24 (3rd).
The Cup race at the Daytona road course is Aug. 16. The ARCA, Truck and Xfinity Series also will race on the Daytona roadway course in August.
” I believe theres absolutely chauffeurs and groups that have experience running that Rolex that will be ahead of the pack, ahead of the curve for sure. To ask the teams to come up with an unique car and again for a backup automobile and everything else. Youve got to give and take in this scenario, and I believe thats definitely a give for the Daytona race.”
NASCAR has yet to announce details on the race lengths and the course– there is factor to consider for a 2nd chicane to slow the cars and trucks in between Turn 3 on the oval track to the turn off into the infield course simply past pit exit.
Michael McDowell– 2005 Rolex 24 (42nd), 2007 Rolex 24 (10th), 2008 Rolex 24 (15th), 2011 Rolex 24 (7th), 2012 Rolex 24 (3rd).
” I believe that we can relax, we can go sluggish and make certain we just get adapted before we go green. You dont wish to place on a bad race thats just filled with cautions. I stress that could be the case.”
Hamlin and Bowyer both raise concerns about the type of race fans will see considering that most competitors have never ever driven on the tracks roadway course or last raced on it years earlier.
The Cup race at the Daytona roadway course is Aug. 16. That event replaces the Watkins Glen weekend due to the fact that of COVID-19 travel restrictions in New York. The ARCA, Truck and Xfinity Series likewise will race on the Daytona road course in August.
Cole Custer– 2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (9th).
” I voted to practice at Daytona,” Bowyer said. “I guess Im most likely unique in at least I have some laps on the racetrack, it was a long period of time back, I do not even keep in mind those laps however I ran the Rolex 24 (in 2013) and have some experience on that track. That being said, not in our vehicles and anything else.
Scott Miller, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Monday on “The Morning Drive” that “we have actually revealed and devoted to no practice and certifying through Dover (Aug. 21-23). Whats beyond that is still a bit up in the air.”
Martin Truex Jr.– 2006 IROC race (6th).
Here are present Cup chauffeurs who have completed on the Daytona roadway course (total surface).
