TicketGuardian 500 First Practice Report

Kyle Larson took the top spot on the board during the final lap of the session on Friday. Larson wasn't content with second as he took over the top spot as the red flag was displayed to end the session. His teammate Jamie McMurray was second in the session followed by Kyle Busch, William Byron, and Chase Elliott.

Defending race winner Ryan Newman finished the session in 15th, Newman along with Ty Dillon and a few other drivers had issues with brakes during the session. This is the first race of the season where we're seeing the importance of brakes. Teams can get a feel on brakes before the series heads to Martinsville in two weeks.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was the only driver to not complete at least one lap during the session. Stenhouse attempted to do so but as he entered turn three his car shot up the race track and nailed the outside wall. That will result in the No. 17 going to a backup car.

Qualifying will be shown on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 5:00 p.m./ET.

Results from First Practice

  1. Kyle Larson
  2. Jamie McMurray
  3. Kyle Busch
  4. William Byron
  5. Chase Elliott
  6. Joey Logano
  7. Denny Hamlin
  8. Ryan Blaney
  9. Clint Bowyer
  10. Martin Truex Jr.
  11. Kevin Harvick
  12. Alex Bowman
  13. Brad Keselowski
  14. Jimmie Johnson
  15. Ryan Newman
  16. Austin Dillon
  17. Erik Jones
  18. Paul Menard
  19. Aric Almirola
  20. AJ Allmendinger
  21. Trevor Bayne
  22. David Ragan
  23. Kurt Busch
  24. Daniel Suarez
  25. Darrell Wallace Jr.
  26. Kasey Kahne
  27. Chris Buescher
  28. Matt DiBenedetto
  29. Michael McDowell
  30. Ty Dillon
  31. DJ Kennington
  32. Gray Gaulding
  33. Corey LaJoie
  34. Ross Chastain
  35. Jeffrey Earnhardt
  36. Timmy Hill
Photo Credit - Brandon Wright/Brandon Wright Photography

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