Auto Racing: ARCA Test Ex F1 Driver Scott Speed Fastest |
| 3/24/2008 12:23:52 PM |
Auto racing ARCA RE/MAX Serie, Scott Speed, in the Eddie Sharp Racing Red Bull Toyota, turned in the quickest speed of the weekend at the two-day test at Rockingham Speedway in preparation for the inaugural May 4th Carolina 500. He circling the historic, high-banked oval in 24.942 seconds, an average speed of 144.335 mph.
"It's definitely a cool track," said Speed.
"And I think they'll be two good grooves come raceday. The tires go away in a hurry; they lose grip right away, so the drivers that manage their tires the most effectively will be the guys you'll see up front.
Daytona winner Michael Annett, in the Bill Davis Racing Pilot Travel Centers Toyota, was second quickest overall with a speed of 144.208 mph.
Justin Marks, in the Germain Racing Voodoo Ride Toyota, was third on the speed charts at 143.472 mph.
Despite making contact with the wall off turn two just before lunch on Saturday, Justin Allgaier posted the fourth quickest speed overall at 142.993 mph.
Joey Logano, a development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, was fifth quickest overall in the Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet. |
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