The major theme for today’s Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway was whether Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske would have as big of an edge as they did last season on the two tracks where NASCAR’s new low-downforce package was introduced. After Saturday’s final practice, it appears Chevrolet has closed the gap considerably.
Taking a look at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Georgia.
Joe Gibbs won three Super Bowl titles in the NFL and has won four NASCAR Sprint Cup championships, but his team hasn’t won a Daytona 500 in 23 years, and his manufacturer, Toyota, never has won the race. But based on recent history in plate races and action during Daytona speedweeks, Gibbs might have his best chance to end the drought today.
Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida; 10:30 a.m. today (KVUU-5); Rating Driver Odds 2015 500* Unlimited** 150s** Practice 7
