Aric Almirola leads first Truck series practice at O'Reilly Raceway Park

By SceneDaily Staff
Friday, July 24, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - Aric Almirola, who is making one of his select starts this weekend in Billy Ballew Motorsports’ No. 15 Toyota, led the way in Friday's first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice in preparation for tonight's AAA Insurance 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park.

Almirola was the only driver to eclipse the 108 mph barrier, turning a speed of 108.088 mph. GunBroker.com Racing's Jason White (107.749) and ThorSport Racing's Matt Crafton (107.636) clocked in second and third, respectively, followed by Randy Moss Motorsports' Mike Skinner and Germain Racing's Todd Bodine.

Roush Fenway Racing's Colin Braun, Kevin Harvick Inc.'s Ron Hornaday, Wyler Racing's Stacy Compton, Circle Bar Racing's Rick Crawford and Xpress Motorsports' Brian Scott completed the top 10.

A final practice is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. EDT Friday, followed by qualifying at 5:05.

The race is scheduled to begin just after 8 tonight.

Mentioned Drivers: Aric Almirola

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