Apr 08, 2011
Friday
2011 NNS O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Final Practice Session Speeds
Timing & Scoring
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Sam Hornish Jr - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCAR
Elliott Sadler was second fastest with a speed of 180.138 mph, and was followed by David Reutimann (179.587) who was third fastest, Jason Leffler (179.265) fourth fastest and Steve Wallace (177.585) was the fifth fastest.
Rounding out the top-ten fastest in “Happy Hour” were Michael Annett (177.416) who was sixth fastest, Aric Almirola (176.811) seventh, Scott Wimmer (175.291) eighth, David Starr (175.143) ninth and Joe Nemechek (174.921) was tenth fastest.
The teams will return for their qualifying session this evening, which is scheduled to get underway at 5:05 PM (EST) before the drop of the green flag a little after 8:30 PM (EST).
2011 NNS OReilly Auto Parts 300 Final Practice Session Speeds
| Pos | Car | Driver | Team | Time | Speed | Lap # | # Laps | -Fastest | -Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | *12 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Alliance Dodge | 29.959 | 180.246 | 16 | 16 | ---.--- | ---.--- |
| 2 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | OneMain Financial Chevrolet | 29.977 | 180.138 | 1 | 1 | -0.018 | -0.018 |
| 3 | 99 | David Reutimann(i) | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota | 30.069 | 179.587 | 1 | 1 | -0.11 | -0.092 |
| 4 | 30 | Jason Leffler | Wolf Pack Rentals Chevrolet | 30.123 | 179.265 | 10 | 10 | -0.164 | -0.054 |
| 5 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 30.408 | 177.585 | 20 | 21 | -0.449 | -0.285 |
| 6 | 62 | Michael Annett | Northland Motor Oils Toyota | 30.437 | 177.416 | 20 | 20 | -0.478 | -0.029 |
| 7 | 88 | Aric Almirola | Hellmann's Chevrolet | 30.541 | 176.811 | 10 | 13 | -0.582 | -0.104 |
| 8 | 40 | Scott Wimmer | Key Motorsports Chevrolet | 30.806 | 175.291 | 2 | 2 | -0.847 | -0.265 |
| 9 | *05 | David Starr | Texas Farm and Ranches/31-W Chevrolet | 30.832 | 175.143 | 2 | 2 | -0.873 | -0.026 |
| 10 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | NEMCO Motorsports Toyota | 30.871 | 174.921 | 10 | 10 | -0.912 | -0.039 |
| 11 | 7 | Josh Wise | TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet | 30.875 | 174.899 | 17 | 24 | -0.916 | -0.004 |
| 12 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevrolet | 30.96 | 174.419 | 3 | 4 | -1.001 | -0.085 |
| 13 | 39 | Danny O'Quinn Jr. | Heil Trailers Ford | 30.986 | 174.272 | 1 | 2 | -1.027 | -0.026 |
| 14 | 81 | Blake Koch # | daystar.com Dodge | 31.109 | 173.583 | 3 | 16 | -1.15 | -0.123 |
| 15 | 19 | Mike Bliss | Cattlemen's Chevrolet | 31.182 | 173.177 | 9 | 15 | -1.223 | -0.073 |
| 16 | *70 | Shelby Howard | Race Fuel Energy Drink Chevrolet | 31.224 | 172.944 | 19 | 19 | -1.265 | -0.042 |
| 17 | *74 | JJ Yeley (i) | Riverwalk Cafe Chevrolet | 31.407 | 171.936 | 3 | 7 | -1.448 | -0.183 |
| 18 | *23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge | 31.434 | 171.789 | 14 | 17 | -1.475 | -0.027 |
| 19 | *44 | Jeff Green | TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet | 31.448 | 171.712 | 3 | 3 | -1.489 | -0.014 |
| 20 | 1 | Mike Wallace | G&K Services Chevrolet | 31.525 | 171.293 | 8 | 8 | -1.566 | -0.077 |
| 21 | *55 | Brett Rowe | Imperial Bedding Chevrolet | 31.718 | 170.25 | 4 | 4 | -1.759 | -0.193 |
| 22 | *75 | Carl Long | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 31.811 | 169.753 | 5 | 5 | -1.852 | -0.093 |
| 23 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 32.299 | 167.188 | 3 | 4 | -2.34 | -0.488 |
| 24 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Racing with Jesus/Imperial Bedding Chevrolet | 33.037 | 163.453 | 1 | 1 | -3.078 | -0.738 |
(i) Ineligible for Points in this Series
# Denotes Rookie
* Required to Qualify on Time
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