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Kyle Larson topped defending winner Shane van Gisbergen in NASCAR Cup Series practice on the streets of Chicago. Larson led the way at 89.549mph (88.443s). The Hendrick Motorsports driver, who is d…
Kyle Larson outperformed defending champion Shane van Gisbergen in NASCAR Cup Series practice on the Chicago streets, clocking a leading speed of 89.549mph (88.443s). Larson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, also participated in the Xfinity Series race, setting his fastest lap on his ninth attempt during practice, completing a total of 10 laps. Kaulig Racing’s van Gisbergen followed closely as the second fastest at 89.435mph after his victory in the inaugural Chicago race with Trackhouse last year. The top five were rounded out by Ty Gibbs in third (89.405mph), Daniel Suarez in fourth (88.881mph), and Alex Bowman in fifth (88.874mph), while Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott, and Tyler Reddick claimed the sixth to eighth positions, respectively, showcasing competitive speeds. Despite a minor incident, Reddick managed to avoid significant damage, securing the eighth spot. Michael McDowell and Denny Hamlin completed the top 10 with robust performances in the practice session on the challenging Chicago circuit. Notably, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and Martin Truex Jr. secured respectable positions in the practice standings, showcasing the intensity of competition among the 40 drivers entered for the event.
