Rudd on top as first test ends
Ricky Rudd set the pace during the final testing session of the week at Daytona on Thursday
Rudd led a Ford one-two with Jamie McMurray's Fusion setting the second fastest time, while 2006 Chase contender Kevin Harvick was the fastest of the Chevrolet runners in third.
The top four positions featured three different manufacturers as the Dodge of Scott Riggs was fourth quickest, while Toyota also had a car in the top 10 with Dave Blaney.
"Toyota's help has elevated our whole team and it's showing," said Blaney. "We are way ahead of the game here in testing compared to where we were last year."
A Toyota was at the bottom of the timesheets as well though, as Brian Vickers' A car set the slowest time of the test.
The former Busch Series champion put in a much stronger performance in his B car though, setting the 12th fastest time.
Thursday testing speeds:
Pos Driver Make Speed 1. Ricky Rudd Ford 186.405 2. Jamie McMurray Ford 185.410 3. Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 185.143 4. Scott Riggs Dodge 185.067 5. Sterling Marlin Chevrolet 184.904 6. Regan Smith Chevrolet 183.887 7. Scott Wimmer Chevrolet 183.587 8. Bobby Labonte Dodge 183.509 9. Dave Blaney Toyota 183.453 10. Boris Said Ford 183.438 11. Boris Said Ford 183.359 12. Brian Vickers Toyota 183.355 13. Dave Blaney Toyota 183.199 14. Scott Wimmer Chevrolet 182.942 15. Kasey Kahne Dodge 182.919 16. Dale Jarrett Toyota 182.879 17. Eric McClure Chevrolet 182.864 18. Scott Riggs Dodge 182.793
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