Speeds top 200 mph at Daytona test session
http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AsEesQWDU2XZ0QmS5rC20Vvov7YF?slug=ap-nascar-daytonatesting
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)NASCAR is making gains toward breaking up the two-car tandem racing that has taken over at Daytona and Talladega, but the fix sent speeds soaring over 200 mph Friday in a test session.
Kurt Busch posted the fastest lap of the day at 206.058 mph, but was being pushed around Daytona International Speedway in a two-car tandem by Regan Smith. Kyle Busch was clocked at 205.813 while pack racing.
NASCAR has traditionally shied away from the 200 mph mark, and four-time series champion Jeff Gordon said he approached series officials about the speeds because he was certain the cars would be slowed. He said he was surprised when NASCAR indicated it was comfortable over 200 mph.
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Danica should be comfortable.
what’s the group name and magic password? I’ll ping the crowd.