BRISTOL, Tenn. – Corey Day delivered an impressive third-best lap during the NASCAR Xfinity Bristol qualifying session on Friday, driving the No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet. His qualifying time of 16.167 seconds earned him the 17th starting position for the Xfinity Series playoff opener scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the 0.533-mile, high-banked oval.
Practice and Qualifying Action on a Busy Day in Bristol
Friday’s schedule at Bristol was packed, featuring Xfinity Series practice and qualifying starting at 2 p.m., followed by Cup Series sessions. Day showed momentum from last week’s career-best ninth-place finish at WWT Raceway by recording the fastest lap in the second practice group with a time of 16.054 seconds. This strong practice performance underlined his readiness for the main event.
Corey Day’s Past Bristol Experience and Team Success
Day enters this race with valuable Bristol experience, having competed three times in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at the track. His past finishes include 18th, 15th, and 11th place most recently on Thursday night. The No. 17 team, driven by Kyle Larson in the spring, previously captured victory lane at Bristol, highlighting the team’s competitive presence on this challenging oval.
Starting Lineup Preview for the Xfinity Series Race
The field for Friday night’s Xfinity Series race will include several seasoned drivers from various series, setting the stage for an exciting playoff opener. With qualifying times finalized, the lineup provides a clear picture of contenders aiming for strong performances under the lights in Bristol.
