P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Daytona 500: Hamlin, Toyotas dominate Friday practice
With rain expected all day Saturday, Friday’s 50-minute session was likely the only opportunity for teams to get on track prior to Sunday’s 500, which could also see a weather delay until Monday. Toyotas, which won both of Thursday night’s 150-mile qualifying races, dominated Friday’s practice with Hamlin topping the speed chart at 197.476 mph. He was followed by Erik Jones (197.468 mph) and Christopher Bell (197.429 mph) as Toyotas claimed the top eight speeds. Ty Gibbs was fourth quick and John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the top five. McDowell was the top Ford driver while Austin Dillon had the fastest Chevrolet and was 15th quick. Buescher is expected to be back at the track on Sunday morning.
