The NASCAR Cup Series rolled into Kansas Speedway this weekend for the Hollywood Casino 400, and teams wasted no time hitting the track for practice sessions to fine-tune their setups before Sunday’s race. As usual, ifantasyrace.com was on hand to provide fans with all the latest news and updates from the track.
In the first practice session on Friday, it was Kevin Harvick who set the pace with a blistering lap of 178.333 mph. Harvick, who is a two-time winner at Kansas Speedway, showed that he has a strong car for this weekend’s race and will certainly be a contender for the win come Sunday. Following closely behind Harvick was his teammate Aric Almirola, who posted a lap of 177.701 mph. Almirola has been one of the most consistent drivers in the Cup Series this season, and he will look to continue that trend at Kansas.
Rounding out the top five in the first practice session were Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., and Alex Bowman. All three drivers have had success at Kansas Speedway in the past, and they will be looking to put themselves in position for a strong finish in Sunday’s race.
In the final practice session on Saturday, it was Ryan Blaney who topped the speed charts with a lap of 178.363 mph. Blaney has been fast all weekend and will be one to watch in the Hollywood Casino 400. Following Blaney in the final practice session were Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, Harvick, and Denny Hamlin. All five drivers have shown speed throughout the weekend and will be contenders for the win on Sunday.
When it came to 10-lap averages, it was Kyle Busch who had the fastest time with an average speed of 177.983 mph. Busch, who is a two-time winner at Kansas Speedway, has been struggling this season but showed signs of improvement in practice. Following Busch in 10-lap averages were Truex Jr., Elliott, Brad Keselowski, and Blaney.
Overall, the practice sessions at Kansas Speedway provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect in Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400. With several drivers showing speed and potential, it promises to be an exciting and competitive race. Stay tuned to ifantasyrace.com for all the latest news and updates from the track as we countdown to race day.