Noah Gragson tops opening day of ARCA testing at Daytona

By Aaron Bearden, Motorsports Editor

Noah Gragson led the way as the ARCA Racing Series participated in the first of two planned full-field test days at Daytona International Speedway.

Gragson, an incoming rookie in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, laid down a 47.583-second lap good for an average speed of 189.143 mph. to lead the way in the session, besting Venturini Motorsports teammate Spencer Davis by just .013 seconds.

Cunningham Motorsports’ Shane Lee (48.142) ended the day in third, with Dalton Armstrong (48.207) and Austin Theriault (48.227) rounding out the top five.

The Friday test, spanning from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET, was split into two sessions separated by a lunch break.   Davis, a rookie preparing for his first ARCA start, led the way in the morning session, with Gragson setting the quick time for the day in the afternoon.

48 drivers completed a lap during the session, which is being held in preparation for the the Feb. 18 Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment 200 Driven by General Tire.

The ARCA field will return on Saturday for day two of the test.

ARCA Racing Series Daytona Test, Day One

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