FYI WIRZ: Daytona Thunder Days Have Big Test, Big Crash, Bigger Results

The mood and expectations were high for the much anticipated Daytona Thunder Fan Fest and testing for the new Gen-6 NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car in early January. No better place to test new equipment than the legendary 2.5-mile tri-oval high-bank track at Daytona International Speedway. The appearance of new and unique manufacturer designs for the 2013 stock cars attracted buoyant fans for infield festivities. Practice sessions were divided into single-car runs and drafting packs. The first day of testing had no grouping for the 18 teams that transported 35 cars to the unseasonably warm Florida weather. Drafting practice on the second day was proceeding smoothly for about 18 cars on track when Dale Earnhardt’s attempt at bump-drafting...

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