5:50
Today’s Speed51.com crew covering the ARCA action has been Matt Kentfield, Kevin Ramsell, Matt Prieur and Mike Ramsell.

Until tomorrow, good night from Daytona.
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5:49
We’ll be back with more Trackside Now coverage tomorrow from here at Daytona starting at 1pm ET. Tomorrow, ARCA cars will qualify at 2pm and the race is Saturday.Speed51.com will be on site with live Trackside Now coverage both remaining days here at DIS.
5:48
That will conclude today’s coverage from Daytona. While we’re done here, practice for the 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway right down the road in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Follow along with Speed51.com’s Trackside Now from New Smyrna:
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5:46
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ARCA Racing Series Practice at Daytona – Thursday
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5:22
Clay Campbell told his crew at the conclusion of practice that the No. 52 was “probably the best car I’ve ever driven.”   Campbell, whose day job is President of Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, hooked up with Ken Schrader Racing for this event.
5:21
Dylan Kwasniewski, the 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion and contender for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year title in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2014 had already left the track when 51 stopped by his garage stall after practice, but his crew said the driver was pleased with his No. 4 that finished second on the speed chart.   Kwasniewski is gaining superspeedway experience in the ARCA race this weekend in preparation for his debut on the Nationwide side with Turner Scott Motorsports next weekend.
5:17
5:17
The World Crown 300 is one of the prestigious Super Late Model events on the Southern Super Series schedule. Last year, Preston Peltier added his name to a winner’s list of who’s won in stock car racing. Past winners include Dick Trickle, Gary Balough, Darrell Waltrip, Rich Bickle, Ronnie Sanders, Chase Elliott and more. Make your plans now to be a part of the 31st Annual event on Saturday, August 9th. Click here for more information.
5:16
Eight-time ARCA Racing Series winner at Daytona Bobby Gerhart set the lap-time standard early in today’s practice that was never approached by any other driver.   Gerhart, who said last year at Talladega that he would be retiring at the time, is back and just as strong as ever.

“You can’t really learn a lot today,” said Gerhart after finishing practice atop the speed chart.   “The first time we went out, we just wanted to make sure the car would stay in one piece.   The second run was just to re-learn the track.   Other than that, you can’t learn much.   But, I was surprised that the time stayed on top considering I never drafted and some guys did.”

Gerhart  plans to compete in  about half of the ARCA events  on the schedule this year, plus a handful of NASCAR Nationwide Series  races.  
5:12
5:12
Final Thursday ARCA Practice Results
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.246
3 52 Clay Campbell 49.277
4 9 Chase Elliott 49.304
5 55 Leilani Munter 49.334
6 77 Tom Hessert 49.424
7 8 Cole Powell 49.467
8 17 Bryan Silas 49.475
9 02 Mario Gosselin 49.479
10 19 Brian Rose 49.479
11 90 Grant Enfinger 49.480
12 23 Spencer Gallagher 49.498
13 25 Justin Boston 49.509
14 3 Tom Buzze 49.560
15 99 Buster Graham 49.574
16 66 Mark Thompson 49.574
17 22 Tyler Reddick 49.578
18 13 Jeb Burton 49.604
19 69 Will Kimmel 49.607
20 98 Mason Mitchell 49.609
21 12 Jared Marks 49.627
22 15 John Wes Townley 49.691
23 88 Justin Allison 49.706
24 33 Kody Weisner 49.814
25 48 Sean Corr 49.848
26 32 Terry Jones 49.874
27 40 Alx Danielsson 49.912
28 46 Maryeve Dufault 49.933
29 44 Frank Kimmel 50.171
30 54 Matt Kurzejewski 50.194
31 7 Scott Hubler 50.367
32 56 Derrick Lancaster 50.504
33 20 Scott Sheldon 50.528
34 11 Benny Gordon 50.624
35 86 Bobby Grewohl 50.665
36 68 Chris Bailey, Jr. 50.854
37 72 Austin Wayne Self 50.887
38 2 Thomas Praytor 51.190
39 06 Ed Pompa 51.429
40 58 Brent Cross 51.471
41 0 Barry Fitzgerald 51.481
42 10 Richard Doheny 52.246
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5:01
CHECKERED FLAG: ARCA Racing Series practice is over for the day here at Daytona. Bobby Gerhart finished practice pretty much where he started it – on top. Dylan Kwasniewski, Clay Campbell, Chase Elliott and Leilani Munter rounded out the top five. Full results to follow.
4:58
Benny Gordon was a late entrant into the race after Clay Rogers was scratched due to an injury.

Rogers was scheduled and entered to be behind the wheel, but he suffered a broken wrist in the SpeedFest Super Late Model race at Watermelon Capital Speedway (GA) last month. Team officials told 51 that Rogers wasn’t medically cleared until it was too late to commit to having him race at Daytona. Sponsorship was hinging on Rogers being able to compete, so when the clearance wasn’t there in time, the ride opened up for Gordon who brought additional sponsorship, to compete at Daytona this weekend.
4:58
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Good to see benny gordon back behind the wheel
4:54
Fast Timer of the day, Bobby Gerhart oversees some rear end work on his #5. (Speed51.com photo)
4:49
Tom Hessert takes a moment to relax after posting a top five effort. (Speed51.com photo)
4:46
Canadian Terry Jones rolls back out one more time with less than 15 minutes left in practice. (Speed51.com photo)
4:45
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4:42
Tom Hessert moves up to fifth quick on the chart with a time of 49.424 seconds.
4:40
Dylan Kwasniewski is up to second quick with 20 minutes remaining. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:38
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4:37
There are just over 20 minutes remaining in Practice today for the ARCA Racing Series.
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4:31
Bryan Silas is driving the car normally driven by Josh Williams. Williams plans on doing the televised ARCA races this year, except for Daytona, where Silas rented the ride.
4:31
Leilani Munter stops for a check of her tires after a P5 run on track. (Speed51.com photo)
4:30
Dylan Kwasniewski is now P2 with a 49.246, just 0.014 seconds behind Bobby Gerhart’s fastest lap of the day, which is a 49.232 while Leilani Munter gets back into the top five in fifth with a 49.435.
4:28
Bryan Silas, Dylan Kwasniewski, and John Wes Townley are on track. Still many teams are doing single car runs.
4:27
Derrick Lancaster gets close to the SAFER barrier. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:25
4:25
The cold New England winter heats up once again on Saturday, March 1st. with the running of the 6th Annual DT100 for Make-A-Wish! Over 100 of the top short track drivers and race fans representing over a dozen states will prepare for battle in equally prepared Sodi GT5 racing go karts at the beautiful Maine Indoor Karting complex in Scarborough, ME. Click here for more information.
4:24
Top five continues to be…

1. 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2. 52 Clay Campbell 49.277
3. 9 Chase Elliott 49.304
4. 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.319
5. 23 Spencer Gallagher 49.498
4:23
Kimmel looks on as his engine problems are diagnosed. (Speed51.com photo)
4:23
Frank Kimmel is currently 25th on the speed chart. The defending champion said that they’re down on the charts partly because they haven’t done any drafting yet today, but even still, the car is not where he wants it to be. “We’ve been gaining on it every time out all day, but that last time we went out it got some kind of miss in the motor. I’m not really sure what it is, but the guys are working to figure it out.”
4:21
Kody Weisner climbs the high bankings of Daytona. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:16
4:16
ARCA Racing Series Practice as of 4pm EST

 

CAR DRIVER Time
1 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2 52 Clay Campbell 49.277
3 9 Chase Elliott 49.304
4 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.319
5 23 Spencer Gallagher 49.498
6 25 Justin Boston 49.509
7 55 Leilani Munter 49.51
8 22 Tyler Reddick 50.042
9 66 Mark Thompson 49.638
10 77 Tom Hessert 49.662
11 88 Justin Allison 49.706
12 98 Mason Mitchell 49.708
13 99 Buster Graham 49.712
14 90 Grant Enfinger 49.757
15 69 Will Kimmel 49.788
16 15 John Wes Townley 49.788
17 48 Sean Corr 49.848
18 19 Brian Rose 49.901
19 32 Terry Jones 49.997
20 13 Jeb Burton 50.138
21 54 Matt Kurzejewski 50.194
22 8 Cole Powell 50.256
23 17 Bryan Silas 50.277
24 7 Scott Hubler 50.367
25 44 Frank Kimmel 50.371
26 12 Jared Marks 50.53
27 3 Tom Buzze 50.585
28 40 Alx Danielsson 50.593
28 11 Benny Gordon 50.624
29 20 Scott Sheldon 50.707
30 33 Kody Weisner 50.704
31 2 Mario Gosselin 51.629
32 68 Chris Bailey Jr. 51.071
33 86 Bobby Grewohl 50.874
34 56 Derrick Lancaster 50.874
35 72 Austin Wayne Self 50.867
36 40 Alx Danielsson 50.915
37 58 Brent Cross 51.471
38 46 Maryeve Dufault 51.476
39 0 Barry Fitzgerald 51.481
40 6 Ed Pompa 51.731
41 2 Thomas Praytor 51.797
42 10 Richard Doheny 52.699
4:14
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4:12
When the budget is too tight for tail light decals, drawing them in with a Sharpie works in a pinch, like Brent Cross’ team did. (Speed51.com photo)
4:08
Praytor’s crew goes to work under the hood. (Speed51.com photo)
4:07
Thomas Praytor, a former regular Late Model campaigner on the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast, says his car “Isn’t worth a darn.” He and his crew are hard at work diagnosing issues under the hood keeping speed out of the No. 2 machine.
4:07
4:07
It’s the same great event but with a new date in 2014. The Battle at Berlin 251 will take place on July 18-19 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI. See the best Super Late Model drivers battle it out on the tricky famous oval. Click here for more information.
4:03
Some sharp-looking ARCA merchandise is for sale in the garage area. (Speed51.com photo)
4:01
Bobby Gerhart checks out a speed chart that he remains atop of. (Speed51.com photo)
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3:55
Chase Elliott gives an animated description of how his car handled in the draft. (Speed51.com photo)
3:55
ARCA Racing Series Thursday Practice (Top 10)

1
5
Bobby Gerhart
49.232
2
52
Clay Campbell
49.277
3
9
Chase Elliott
49.304
4
4
Dylan Kwasniewski
49.319
5
23
Spencer Gallagher
49.498
6
25
Justin Boston
49.509
7
55
Leilani Munter
49.510
8
66
Mark Thompson
49.638
9
22
Tyler Reddick
49.638
10
98
Mason Mitchell
49.708

 
3:53
Brian Rose gets strapped in for another trip on track. (Speed51.com photo)
3:52
Clay Campbell is currently second quick. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:51
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3:48
Spencer Gallagher’s crew is hard at work. (Speed51.com photo)
3:47
Grant Enfinger is supporting the Alabama Crimson Tide with his new helmet. (Speed51.com photo)
3:46
Barry Fitzgerald enjoys a sandwich a he waits for his next run on track. (Speed51.com photo)
3:44
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3:41
Former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Wayne Edwards gives some notes to Alx Danielsson. (Speed51.com photo)
3:37
3:37
HT’s Pub 44 located at 1189 State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach is back open and is ready to serve race teams, fans, and officials during Speedweeks. Also, if you are coming down for Bike Week in March, make sure you check out their stellar lineup of bands including Warrant, Bad Company and an appearance from Orange County Choppers. HT’s Pub 44 is your place to go if you are “Craving the Bite.” Click here for more information.
3:37
Quick note on Cole Powell, he has teamed up with Ron Hornaday Jr. who has been helping the Modified driver and has opened up his shop in NC for the Powell team to get ready for this weekend.
3:36
John Wes Townley and Cole Powell are heading out to make mock qualifying runs.
3:33
So far the only drafting we are seeing with with Campbell, Elliott and Kwasniewski. They are swapping spots where one time they come by and Campbell is out front and the next time it is either Elliott or Kwasniewski.
3:30
Elliott (9) and Kwasniewski (4) tucked into a draft. (Speed51.com photo)
3:27
3:27
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will make their second straight appearance to 5 Flags Speedway on Friday, June 13th. Last year, Ben Kennedy won the inaugural event at the home of the Snowball Derby over Gray Gaulding. Click here for more information.
3:27
Just like that, Campbell, Elliott and Kwasniewski goes to second, third and fourth on the chart.
3:26
In fact, Dylan Kwasniewski, Chase Elliott and Clay Campbell are out drafting together right now.
3:25
Mostly we have seen single car runs today, but expect to see some drafting later in the final hour. As we noted earlier, Cole Powell told us that he plans on drafting with Sean Corr and Frank Kimmel.
3:24
Practice continues at Daytona International Speedway with a little over and hour and a half remaining. Bobby Gerhart still sits at the top of the chart with a 49.379.
3:19
Mark Thompson is up to fifth quick on the charts with a 49.638.
3:15
3:15
It is one of the great traditional events in short track racing and the 38th edition of The Rattler will take place on March 15-16 at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston, Alabama. Last year, Kyle Benjamin passed Casey Smith with 27 laps to go then held off Stephen Nasse to score the big win. For more information, please Click here to visit site
3:13
3:13
ARCA Racing Series

Practice Times as of 2pm EST

1 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2 23 Spencer Gallagher 49.658
3 25 Justin Boston 49.593
4 55 Leilani Munter 49.637
5 22 Tyler Reddick 49.893
6 98 Mason Mitchell 49.708
7 66 Mark Thompson 49.712
8 99 Buster Graham 49.712
9 77 Tom Hessert 49.812
10 90 Grant Enfinger 49.835
11 69 Will Kimmel 49.788
12 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.826
13 15 John Wes Townley 49.829
14 48 Sean Corr 49.925
15 19 Brian Rose 50.175
16 32 Terry Jones 49.997
17 9 Chase Elliott 50.064
18 52 Clay Campbell 50.141
19 54 Matt Kurzejewski 50.194
20 88 Justin Allison 50.38
21 8 Cole Powell 50.346
22 7 Scott Hubler 50.367
23 44 Frank Kimmel 50.455
24 13 Jeb Burton 50.429
25 17 Bryan Silas 50.477
26 12 Jared Marks 50.53
27 3 Tom Buzze 50.686
28 11 Benny Gordon 50.624
29 20 Scott Sheldon 50.707
30 33 Kody Weisner 50.704
31 2 Mario Gosselin 51.629
32 68 Chris Bailey Jr. 51.071
33 86 Bobby Grewohl 50.874
34 56 Derrick Lancaster 50.874
35 72 Austin Wayne Self 50.867
36 40 Alx Danielsson 50.915
37 58 Brent Cross 51.471
38 46 Maryeve Dufault 51.476
39 0 Barry Fitzgerald 51.481
40 6 Ed Pompa 51.731
41 2 Thomas Praytor 51.797
42 10 Richard Doheny 52.699
3:10
3:10
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3:02
Justin Boston at speed in his No. 25 (Speed51.com photo)
2:57
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2:54
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Go Boston,Enfinger, and Gordon
2:54
Grant Enfinger is also on track .
2:54
Barry Fitzgerald and Kody Weisner are currently on track. Alx Danielsson and Will Kimmel join them.
2:53
Justin Boston goes up to third on the chart with a time of 49.593.
2:49
2:49
The third night of the 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing will feature the season opener for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. The future stars of NASCAR will compete in a 150-lap event around New Smyrna’s famous half-mile oval in the New Smyrna 150 presented by JEGS. Click here for more information.
2:47
Alx Danielsson from Storveta, Sweden is getting ready to head out for the first time today.
2:46
Thomas Praytor is in for adjustments. (Speed51.com photo)
2:43
Buster Graham is coming out with the generator attached to the car and sticker tires. Looks like they are going to make a mock qualifying run.
2:43
2:43
One of the biggest early-season Outlaw Super Late Model events in the country takes place on May 24…it’s the Joy Fair Memorial presented by Diamond Pistons at Flat Rock Speedway. Be there when some of the baddest and fastest racecars on the planet battle in a historic event at the Flat Rock bullring. Click here for more information.
2:42
Spencer Gallagher just got done with another practice run. Tom Buzze is on track.
2:41
Top Ten so far…

1. Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2. Spencer Gallagher 49.658
3. Leilani Munter 49.637
4. Tyler Reddick 49.933
5. Justin Boston 49.654
6. Mason Mitchell 49.708
7. Tom Hessert
8. Mark Thompson 49.733
9. Grant Enfinger
10. Buster Graham 49.773
2:41
CRA’s R.J. Scott (Left) & Glenn Luckett (Right) are here today to take in ARCA Practice. (Speed51.com photo)
2:37
Sweden native, Alx Danielsson gets ready to head out for the first time today. (Speed51.com photo)
2:36
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2:33
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2:32
Leilani Munter holds up three fingers to show where she now stands on the scoreboard. (Speed51.com photo)
2:31
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2:29
Bobby Gerhart looks over his car as the crew checks to make sure he’s still on top of the leaderboard. (Speed51.com photo)
2:28
Leilani Munter just jumped up to third quick on the charts with a 49.637 (181.316 mph).
2:25
2:25
The UNOH Battle At The Beach returns on Tuesday, February 18 as drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours battle for national bragging rights on a 0.4-mile short track oval on Daytona’s backstretch. Click here for more information.
2:23
Tim Viens had yet to turn any laps, but plans on doing so later in the afternoon. (Speed51.com photo)
2:21
Wholesale changes is the plan for ARCA veteran, Mark Thompson. (Speed51.com photo)
2:20
Dirt Late Model star, Tyler Riddick climbs out of the car after turning in the fifth fastest lap of practice. (Speed51.com photo)
2:19
2:19
The Third Annual ARCA Fest at the Milwaukee Mile moves to the weekend of June 6-8 this year. See the best in the ARCA Midwest Tour, JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, Mid-American Series, Vintage, and Midwest Trucks compete on the historic mile oval. Tickets go on sale on March 15.Click here for more information.
2:17
Bobby Gerhart still at the top of the charts as we are early into hour two of the four-hour practice session for the ARCA Racing Series today. Gerhart has a fast time of 49.232 (182.808 mph). Spencer Gallagher is second quick with a 49.498 (181.826 mph) and Tyler Reddick is third with a 49.638 (181.313 mph)
2:15
Pit Stalls have nothing but crews in them as most cars are on the track or waiting to head out. (Speed51.com photo)
2:15
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2:14
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2:11
Ed Pompa rolls into his pit stall. (Speed51.com photo)
2:08
Work goes on underneath the hood of Clay Campbell’s #52. (Speed51.com photo)
2:06
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2:05
As her pit crew works, Leilani Munter sits and contemplates her next practice run. (Speed51.com photo)
2:05
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2:04
2:04
ARCA Practice Times after 1 hour
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2 23 Spencer Gallagher 49.543
3 25 Justin Boston 49.659
4 77 Tom Hessert 49.713
5 66 Mark Thompson 49.717
6 55 Leilani Munter 49.744
7 90 Grant Enfinger 49.757
8 22 Tyler Reddick 49.758
9 99 Buster Graham 49.773
10 98 Mason Mitchell 49.814
11 69 Will Kimmel 49.843
12 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.846
13 15 John Wes Townley 49.925
14 19 Brian Rose 49.975
15 32 Terry Jones 49.997
16 52 Clay Campbell 50.231
17 88 Justin Allison 50.350
18 13 Jeb Burton 50.372
19 17 Bryan Silas 50.411
20 44 Frank Kimmel 50.447
21 7 Scott Hubler 50.477
22 54 Matt Kurzejewski 50.527
23 9 Chase Elliott 50.616
24 11 Benny Gordon 50.684
25 20 Scott Sheldon 50.694
26 33 Kody Weisner 50.711
27 02 Mario Gosselin 50.723
28 3 Tom Buzze 50.772
29 72 Austin Wayne Self 50.887
30 89 Bobby Grewohl 50.934
31 56 Derrick Lancaster 50.935
32 68 Chris Bailey, Jr. 51.220
33 58 Brent Cross 51.471
34 46 Maryeve Dufault 51.485
35 06 Ed Pompa 51.664
36 2 Thomas Praytor 51.698
37 10 Richard Doheny 52.598
38 0 Barry Fitzgerald 59.675


1:59
Austin Wayne Self’s car will now sit idle for the rest of the weekend. (Speed51.com photo)
1:58
Closing in on the conclusion of the first hour of ARCA practice and Bobby Gerhart remains atop the speed chart over Spencer Gallagher and Justin Boston.  
1:57
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1:57
Austin Wayne Self is here for practice today, but will not be able to race this weekend.   ARCA rules dictate that a driver must be 18 years old in order to compete at their speedway and superspeedway events like Daytona.   Self will be competing in the full 2014 ARCA Racing Series schedule with the exception of here at Daytona, but he will still receive points for being here.   Here’s how…

Self will not turn 18 until March 5 and the only event he is not eligible to compete in this season is here at Daytona.   Because he is competing full-time beyond Daytona, ARCA’s Mark Gundrum  confirmed to Speed51.com that Self will be allowed to make one lap in practice, staying on the apron of the track.   By completing just one lap, Self will receive championship points for showing up for the event.   After practice, Self will officially withdraw from the event.
1:57
The Clutch was the culprit on Brent Cross’ car as his crew goes to work taking out the drive line. (Speed51.com photo)
1:56
Todd Powell is enjoying this moment of seeing his son at Daytona. He was telling us how they started in go-karts and he can’t believe this moment. Todd also said the Cole is planning on doing drafting runs later on with Sean Corr and Frank Kimmel.
1:54
Bobby Grewohl sits in the car waiting on changes after his latest run. (Speed51.com photo)
1:54
Todd Powell gets a photo of his son Cole as he waits to go out. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:52
Cars are lined up waiting to go out. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:50
Comment From Guest

I heard somewhere that Kimmel was going to the 32. Apparently that’
Kimmel is in a Win-Tron Racing car, but he kept his No. 44. Terry Jones is in the second Win-Tron entry, No. 32. Win-Tron’s primary driver in 2013, Mason Mingus, remains with that team in a jump up to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2014.
1:49
Mario Gosselin goes past the start/finish line. (Speed51.com Photo)
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1:47
Kody Weisner gets his mind adjusted from dirt to pavement. (Speed51.com photo)
1:46
1:46
The cold New England winter heats up once again on Saturday, March 1st. with the running of the 6th Annual DT100 for Make-A-Wish! Over 100 of the top short track drivers and race fans representing over a dozen states will prepare for battle in equally prepared Sodi GT5 racing go karts at the beautiful Maine Indoor Karting complex in Scarborough, ME. Click here for more information.
1:44
Cross was beginning to pull out when something popped. He pulled off to the end of pit road. His crew was able to push him back. The crew thinks something broke in the clutch,
1:43
Comment From Mike Ray

Thank you for today’s Double Header coverage www.Speed51.com
It’s our pleasure. We appreciate you tuning in to our coverage here at Daytona as well as our World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing updates from New Smyrna Speedway today!
1:43
Buster Graham listens to instructions before climbing back into his ride. (Speed51.com photo)
1:43
Brent Cross may have clutch issues. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:41
Brent Cross pulled his car off pit road for his next run and it sounded as if something broke in the drive train.   The car is stalled at pit road exit, but for the time being, the green flag remains out.
1:40
Cole Powell is all smiles about racing at the World Center of Speed. The Canadian will be back here on Tuesday, February 18th in his NASCAR Whelen Modified in the Battle at the Beach. (Speed51.com photo)
1:39
1:39
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will make their second straight appearance to 5 Flags Speedway on Friday, June 13th. Last year, Ben Kennedy won the inaugural event at the home of the Snowball Derby over Gray Gaulding. Click here for more information.
1:38
Tom Hessert makes another run. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:37
Some of the aerodynamic work done to these ARCA machines on the passenger side of the cars to make them travel around Daytona International Speedway just a little quicker. (Speed51.com photo)
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It is the number one Outlaw Super Late Model event in the nation! The Kalamazoo Klash XXII will take place on Wednesday, August 13 at the Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalamazoo, MI. Last year, Terry Senneker won the Klash and picked up the $10,000 check. It was the second year in a row, and third Klash win overall in his career. Tyler Roahrig, Phil Bozell and many more will try to take over Senneker’s place on top of the podium in 2014. Click here to make your plans now for this year’s event!
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Top-10 in ARCA practice after 30 minutes
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2 23 Spencer Gallagher 49.543
3 25 Justin Boston 49.659
4 77 Tom Hessert 49.713
5 90 Grant Enfinger 49.757
6 99 Buster Graham 49.773
7 22 Tyler Reddick 49.778
8 98 Mason Mitchell 49.814
9 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.846
10 66 Mark Thompson 49.898
1:35
Not a good day to be a spotter as it is windy out today. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:35
Rear End work being done to Mason Mitchell’s car before the crew ok’s him to go out onto the track. (Speed51.com photo)
1:32
Scotty Hubler sits in his office as his crew makes adjustments before sending him back out. (Speed51.com photo)
1:32
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1:31
NOW ON TRACK: Terry Jones, Derrick Lancaster, Justin Boston, Brian Rose.   All still on single-car run strategy.
1:29
Spencer Gallagher goes over his run that netted him second quick time in the early going of practice. (Speed51.com photo)
1:28
Frank Kimmel is headed back on track for his second run of the day.   His first three-lap run netted him 18th quickest on the speed chart so far.   Kimmel is still looking for his elusive first ARCA victory at Daytona.
1:28
ProCup kingpin, Benny Gordon gets ready to roll out for the first time today. (Speed51.com photo)
1:27
1:27
Anderson Speedway will host the Redbud 300 with a new date in 2014. This year’s Super Late Model ARCA/CRA Super Series event will take place on Saturday, June 14 at the famed quarter-mile high-banked oval in Anderson, Indiana. Last year, Johnny Van Doorn picked up a big win in a star-studded field. Click here for more information.
1:27
Maryeve Dufault makes her first laps around Daytona. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:26
Spencer Gallagher, a Las Vegas, Nevada native, has jumped to second-quick in his No. 23 with a lap time of 49.543 seconds.
1:25
Gerhart’s crew reports the main goal for the driver’s first run was to make sure nothing fell off the No. 5 car in a shake-down run.   The crew was all smiles with a top-of-the-board lap time so far in practice.
1:23
1:23
The World Crown 300 is one of the prestigious Super Late Model events on the Southern Super Series schedule. Last year, Preston Peltier added his name to a winner’s list of who’s won in stock car racing. Past winners include Dick Trickle, Gary Balough, Darrell Waltrip, Rich Bickle, Ronnie Sanders, Chase Elliott and more. Make your plans now to be a part of the 31st Annual event on Saturday, August 9th. Click here for more information.
1:23
Justin Allison is a popular name and number at Daytona. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:23
NOW ON TRACK: Dylan Kwasniewski, Scott Hubler, Mario Gosselin
1:20
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1:20
Tom Hessert comes back in for adjustments. (Speed51.com photo)
1:20
Tom Buzze out for a single car run. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:20
1:20
Top-10 after 20 minutes of ARCA practice
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.232
2 77 Tom Hessert 49.753
3 99 Buster Graham 49.773
4 22 Tyler Reddick 49.778
5 25 Justin Boston 49.785
6 90 Grant Enfinger 49.885
7 66 Mark Thomspon 49.898
8 69 Will Kimmel 50.008
9 32 Terry Jones 50.072
10 19 Brian Rose 50.125
1:18
Jared Marks waits for Final Preparations to be made to his ride before going out. (Speed51.com photo)
1:18
Bryan Silas waiting his turn to go. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:15
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1:15
Leilani Munter comes back in for service after her first run of the day. (Speed51.com photo)
1:15
NOW ON TRACK: Buster Graham, Brian Rose, Matt Kurzejewski, Leilani Munter, Chase Elliott, Thomas Praytor.   All cars so far have been making single-car runs.
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It’s the same great event but with a new date in 2014. The Battle at Berlin 251 will take place on July 18-19 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI. See the best Super Late Model drivers battle it out on the tricky famous oval. Click here for more information.
1:13
Chase Elliott, who will also be competing in next week’s NASCAR Nationwide Series event here at Daytona, is on track with his No. 9.
1:12
John Wes Townley prepares to roll out. (Speed51.com photo)
1:11
These will come in handy today. (Speed51.com photo)
1:08
After seven cars have taken to Daytona so far this morning, Bobby Gerhart is atop the speed chart with a lap time of 49.232 seconds, which measures out to an average speed of 182.808mph.
1:08
Jeb Burton will be making his first ARCA race for ThorSports. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:07
1:07
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1:06
Justin Boston, Bobby Gerhart, Grant Enfinger were among the first cars to hit the 2.5-mile Daytona tri-oval.   They have all been making single-car runs.

In talking with some of the teams before practice, most, if not all, plan to make single-car runs early in practice before  working on drafting later in the day.
1:05
Bobby Gerhart is the first car out. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:05
Chase Elliott heads out to practice. (Speed51.com photo)
1:03
1:03
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1:03
Brian Rose waits for his turn to head out.(Speed51.com Photo)
1:03
GREEN FLAG is out for the first ARCA practice of 2014.
1:03
It will be a continuous practice from 1pm to 4pm
1:02
The first ARCA Racing Series engines have fired and cars are moments away from hitting the track.
1:02
Jon Wes Townley buckling in for practice. (Speed51.com photo)
1:01
1:01
The third night of the 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing will feature the season opener for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. The future stars of NASCAR will compete in a 150-lap event around New Smyrna’s famous half-mile oval in the New Smyrna 150 presented by JEGS. Click here for more information.
12:59
Leilani Munter is strapped and ready to go as she talks to her crew. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:52
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12:51

2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion Dylan Kwasniewski’s crew makes final pre-practice preparations to the No. 4.   (Speed51.com photo)
12:46
12:46
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12:44
Derrick Lancaster and crew have some fine tuning to do still on their machine before they send their driver out. (Speed51.com photo)
12:41
Mario Gosselin (Left) & Frank Kimmel (Right) head to their respective machines to get strapped in. (Speed51.com photo)
12:39
A long line of ARCA cars are waiting to head out onto Daytona International Speedway. (Speed51.com photo)
12:38
Justin Allison goes over last minute details with his crew. (Speed51.com photo)
12:36
Grant Enfinger waits in line as Practice is set to start in just over 20 minutes. (Speed51.com photo)
12:34
Will Kimmel (Left) & Terry Jones (Right) discuss their plans for their first track time of the new season. (Speed51.com photo)
12:33
MaryEve Default heads to her car to get ready for Practice. (Speed51.com photo)
12:32
Defending Race Winner, John Wes Townley is looking at a repeat performance on Saturday. (Speed51.com photo)
12:31
Justin Allison left with his team on Tuesday morning to head down from North Carolina. His concern is getting his girlfriend down here. He is hoping she can get on a flight today, or as he says, “I will be in trouble.”
12:30
12:30
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12:30
NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series competitor, Jeb Burton’s ARCA car awaits its driver. (Speed51.com photo)
12:27
Matt Kurzejewski tells us that he was scheduled to come to Florida on Wednesday but got a notice from his airline around 10am on Tuesday that his flight was cancelled. He scrambled to get a flight on Tuesday. His roommate John Bowen met him at the airport with his drivers suit, helmet and other essentials and was on his way to Orlando. The rest of his clothes are en route. He says we will worry about that later.
12:27
It’s been smooth sailing yesterday and today in the Tech Department as very few minor issues have come up with the teams on the grounds for ARCA’s first race of the 2014 racing season.
12:26
12:26
It is one of the great traditional events in short track racing and the 38th edition of The Rattler will take place on March 15-16 at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston, Alabama. Last year, Kyle Benjamin passed Casey Smith with 27 laps to go then held off Stephen Nasse to score the big win. For more information, please Click here to visit site
12:25
The familiar #48 piloted for many years by James Hylton is now being driven by Sean Corr. (Speed51.com photo)
12:22
12:22
The UNOH Battle At The Beach returns on Tuesday, February 18 as drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours battle for national bragging rights on a 0.4-mile short track oval on Daytona’s backstretch. Click here for more information.
12:21
Decal work being done to Dick Doheny’s car. (Speed51.com photo)
12:19
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12:16
Bobby Gerhart is an eight-time winner at Daytona. He is the first car in line for practice at 1pm. (Speed51.com photo)
12:15
Brian Keselowski helps push Matt Kurzejewski’s entry to the practice line. (Speed51.com photo)
12:15
12:15
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12:12
ARCA RACING SERIES ENTRY LIST
Daytona International Speedway

0
 Barry Fitzgerald/Sykesville MD
2 Thomas Praytor/Mobile AL
3 Tom Buzze/Statesville NC
4 Dylan Kwasniewski/Las Vegas NV
5 Bobby Gerhart/Lebanon PA
7 Scotty Hubler/Coplay PA
8 Cole Powell/Mt. Brydges Ontario
9 Chase Elliott/Dawsonville GA
10 Dick Doheny/Ballston Spa NY
11 Benny Gordon/Dubois PA
12 Jared Marks/Napoleon OH
13 Jeb Burton/Halifax VA
15 John Wes Townley/Watkinsville GA
17 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL
19 Brian Rose/Louisville KY
20 Scott Sheldon/Las Vegas NV
22 Tyler Reddick/Corning CA
23 Spencer Gallagher/Las Vegas NV
25 Justin Boston/Baltimore MD
32 Terry Jones/Amherstburg Ontario
33 Kody Weisner/Muskegon MI
40 Alx Danielsson/Storvreta Sweden
44 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN
46 Maryeve Dufault/Sorel Quebec
48 Sean Corr/Goshen NY
52 Clay Campbell/Martinsville VA
54 Matt Kurzejewski/Mansfield PA
55 Leilani Munter/Rochester MN
56 Derrick Lancaster/Christiansburg   VA
57 Bryan Dauzat/Concord NC
58 Brent Cross/Cortland NY
66 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA
68 Chris Bailey Jr./South Park PA
69 Will Kimmel/Sellersburg IN
72 Austin Wayne Self/Austin TX
77 Tom Hessert/Cherry Hill NJ
86 Bobby Grewohl/Hollister CA
88 Justin Allison/Salisbury NC
90 Grant Enfinger/Fairhope AL
97 Tim Viens/Daytona Beach FL
98 Mason Mitchell/West Des Moines   IA
99 Buster Graham/Lafayette LA
2 Mario Gosselin/Sainte-Marie   Quebec
6 Ed Pompa/Ballston Spa NY


12:12
Forty-four cars were pre-entered into this weekend’s event here at Daytona.
12:12
So is Chase Elliott. (Speed51.com photo)
12:11
2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Champion, Dylan Kwasniewski is looking for extra seat time in the ARCA race this weekend as he prepares for a run at the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year title. (Speed51.com photo)
12:08
Kody Weisner finished third after starting 24th on Tuesday night on the dirt in his UMP Modified at near-by Volusia Speedway Park. Today he’s in pavement mode. (Speed51.com photo)
12:08
TODAY’S ARCA EVENT SCHEDULE – DAYTONA

11:00am – ARCA Racing Series Rookie Meeting
11:30am – ARCA Racing Series Driver & Spotter Meeting
12:15pm – 12:45pm – ARCA Racing Series Rookie Rides
1:00pm – 5:00pm – Practice
6:00pm – ARCA Racing Series Garage Closes
12:06
12:06
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12:05
10-time series champion, Frank Kimmel’s familiar #44 gets pushed off. (Speed51.com photo)
12:01
Good morning and welcome to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, where today the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will hit the track for practice in advance of Saturday’s Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real.

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