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Thursday night’s qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway were particularly important to the Ford and Toyota camps as both kept close watch of their redesigned bodies. It was unknown how …
Thursday night’s qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway were crucial for Ford and Toyota as they observed the performance of their newly redesigned models. The Ford Mustang Dark Horse and Toyota Camry XSE were put to the test in the draft, with both manufacturers curious about their capabilities in pushing teammates. The anticipation was for enhanced stability and performance in the draft, especially with Daytona 500 spots at stake. Following the races, both teams were relieved with the cars’ performance in traffic, gathering valuable feedback for further enhancements in setup. Despite not winning the races, Ford was pleased with their cars’ single-car qualifying results, securing the front row for the Daytona 500 with Logano and McDowell. Meanwhile, Toyota clinched victories in both races with Reddick and Bell leading the charge, showcasing strong race performance despite initial concerns about qualifying speeds. Plans for setup adjustments and continued development are underway as both manufacturers aim for success in upcoming races.
