Though the Ford cars made some gains in the second of two Daytona 500 qualifying practices on Saturday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway, Chevrolets continued to position themselves for the front row of NASCAR’s biggest race.
Daytona 500 Qualifying: Chevrolet Drivers Continue To Dominate Practice
Chevy cars took seven of the top 10 spots in the final practice before Sunday’s qualifying, which sets the pole and outside pole for the Daytona 500.
Mark Martin was fastest again (185.311 mph), this time followed by Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson (184.991 mph).
Youngster Trevor Bayne jumped up to third on the speed chart in his Wood Brothers Racing Ford, followed by more Chevys: Jeff Burton, Paul Menard, Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer.
The Fords of Greg Biffle (eighth) and Matt Kenseth (10th) sandwiched Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was ninth.
Which go-or-go-homers might lock themselves into the field tomorrow? Bill Elliott continues to be quite fast, as is Dave Blaney in Tommy Baldwin Racing’s No. 36 car.
Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. ET Sunday on Fox.
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