Joe Gibbs Racing's Brad Coleman paces final Nationwide practice at Milwaukee
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Joe Gibbs Racing’s Brad Coleman led the final NASCAR Nationwide Series practice Saturday at the Milwaukee Mile, turning a lap of 121.017 mph in the No. 20 Toyota.
Coleman was the only driver to top the 121-mph mark. Michael Waltrip Racing rookie Trevor Bayne was second at 120.708 mph in the No. 99 Toyota, with JR Motorsports’ Scott Wimmer third at 120.686 in the No. 5 Chevrolet.
Brendan Gaughan was fourth for Rusty Wallace Racing, with Ron Hornaday Jr. fifth for Kevin Harvick Inc.
Sixth through 10th were Jason Leffler (Braun Racing), Kenny Wallace (Jay Robinson Racing), Colin Braun (Roush Fenway Racing), Jason Keller (Baker Curb Racing) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Roush Fenway).
Braun is filling in for Carl Edwards, who was in Sonoma, Calif., practicing his Sprint Cup car. Johnny Sauter, subbing for JGR’s Kyle Busch, was 13th.
Penske Racing’s Justin Allgaier hit the Turn 2 wall and will be forced to a backup No. 12 Dodge.
