Blaney was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 135.664 mph.
Analysis:The Fords were strong in this lone practice ahead of pole qualifying. The Top 3 speeds would all go to Ford drivers. Blaney would top the session and edge teammate, Joey Logano, for the fastest lap of the Gateway oval. The driver of the No. 12 Ford looks like a Top-5 threat for Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300.
