The BeasleyAllen.com ARCA car placed 20th fastest of 52 competitors in practice Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway. At a speed of just over 180 miles per hour, the car performed much better than it did at the December test. “The car handled well, and our great crew made quick changes between runs, allowing us to evaluate several set up changes.” A radiator leak and gear shifter bug occurred during practicd, but were quickly fixed, and Grant feels the car should qualify within the top 15 today. 

“The practice and qualifying speeds will be slower than race laps, as the draft during the race will elevate the car speeds considerably. I feel the car will do better in the race than in qualifying, but nobody knows how his or her car will work with another car until the green flag drops.” The qualifying speeds will be available live this morning, through the web site www.arcaracing.com . 

The 200 mile ARCA race will be nationally televised Saturday at 3 pm on Speed Channel.