Jimmie Johnson Could Miss Daytona 500
9 months agoHeading into Wednesday night's Daytona 500 qualifying session, there were six "Open" drivers not yet locked into this year's Great American Race. Two of those drivers (David Ragan and Anthony Alfredo) secured their starting spot in Sunday's big race thanks to their qualifying speed. The remaining four--BJ McLeod, Kaz Grala, JJ Yeley, and Jimmie Johnson--will now have to battle it out during the Duel races on Thursday to try and transfer in to Sunday's race. There are two "Open" drivers in each Duel race, and the highest-finishing between the two will qualify for the Daytona 500. After qualifying on Wednesday night, Johnson remarked, "I thought we were going to be in a little better position than this. But it is what it is. We'll go to work." All eyes will be on the seven-time Cup Series Champion on Thursday night to see if he makes it into this year's Daytona 500 on Sunday.
Source: The Daytona Beach News-Journal
Source: The Daytona Beach News-Journal