Gallery: Daytona Speedweeks kicks off NASCAR 2019
NASCAR burst back into life with the opening day of Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway, which will culminate in next Sunday’s Daytona 500. Here’s the Cup action from Day 1, as cars practiced on Saturday for both the 500 and Sunday's Advance Auto Parts Clash.
Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally

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Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's Chocolate Bar

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Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Mountain Dew 1, Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet,

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Clint Bowyer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1, Paul Menard, Wood Brothers Racing Ford

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Kyle Busch

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Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally

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Ryan Preece, JTG Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Kroger.com

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Brad Keselowski, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Discount Tire

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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Menards/Peak

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Clint Bowyer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1

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Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Nationwide

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Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA AUTO PARTS

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Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's Chocolate Bar

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Kurt Busch, Chip Ganassi Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Monster Energy

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Joey Logano, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Shell Pennzoil

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Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Nationwide

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Martin Truex Jr., Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops

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Paul Menard, Wood Brothers Racing, Ford Mustang Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

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Paul Menard, Wood Brothers Racing, Ford Mustang Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Menards/Peak

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Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Mountain Dew

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Erik Jones, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Sport Clips

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Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Mountain Dew

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Daniel Hemric, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

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Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's Chocolate Bar

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Ryan Preece, JTG Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Kroger.com

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Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA AUTO PARTS Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally

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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Menards/Peak

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Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Nationwide

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Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Busch Beer Car2Can

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Joey Logano, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Shell Pennzoil

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Clint Bowyer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1, Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Menards/Peak

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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Menards/Peak

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Paul Menard, Wood Brothers Racing, Ford Mustang Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

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Erik Jones, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Sport Clips

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Darrell Wallace Jr., Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet

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Brad Keselowski, Team Penske, Ford Mustang Discount Tire

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Ryan Newman, Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Mustang Wyndham Rewards, Joey Logano, Team Penske Ford, Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

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Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry FedEx Express

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Series | NASCAR Cup |
Event | Daytona 500 |
Drivers | Jimmie Johnson , Joey Logano , Kyle Busch |
Author | Charles Bradley |
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