02/21/2018

Weekend In Review: The Daytona 500

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2018) – The NASCAR season is off to a great start for Roush Fenway Racing.

Speedweeks for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series (MENCS) drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Trevor Bayne started last Wednesday with Media Day at Daytona International Speedway.

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The next day brought the Twin Duels, a race to determine qualifying for the Daytona 500. While Stenhouse and Bayne competed in the races, Roush Fenway NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) drivers Chase Briscoe, Austin Cindric and Ryan Reed took to twitter for some commentating.

Reed started Duel 1 with a little Q&A session for fans before giving his thoughts on the race.

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That was an awesome comeback by Ricky to finish 4th. I think hes got a pretty sporty piece for Sunday. Had chatting with you guys but I'm signing off. ✌️ #RyanTakeover

— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) February 16, 2018

Briscoe and Cindric tweeted during Duel 2 from a different type of track.

The set-up is on point thanks to the @XFINITY Streaming App! Duel #2 and the Dirt Track tonight!! #AseCisco60Takeover @XfinityRacing pic.twitter.com/UIdqxYvYmn

— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) February 16, 2018

Nice work by @Tbayne6 👍🏼 The night is young. Still more racing to be done, signing off#AseCisco60Takeover pic.twitter.com/gRjBJjxa1H

— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) February 16, 2018

On Friday, both MENCS and NXS cars were on track for double practice sessions.

Good Morning, race fans!
Both Xfinity and Cup cars will be on track today for two sessions of practice.😎 pic.twitter.com/yZdxAtyYc4

— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) February 16, 2018

We also debuted a special video featuring #TheProgram60 drivers.

Before the @xfinityracing season kicks off, we have a special video to share with you from #TheProgram60 guys

🎵Come and knock on our door…🎵 https://t.co/zn6n5jtmq9

— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) February 16, 2018

It was time to get down to business on Saturday for the NXS race. Reed took the checkered flag in third and Cindric finished 40th.

Had so much fun yesterday! Car was pretty torn up and still finished p3. Awesome start to what's gonna be a great season 👌

— Ryan Reed (@driverRyanReed) February 18, 2018

It wasnt our day, but it will not define us, or our fight, this team, @AustinCindric will be ready for @amsupdates and come to win. The season is under way. #theProgram60

— Mike Kelley (@MkelleyJTG) February 17, 2018

At the conclusion of the NXS race, it was time to prepare for the main event: The Daytona 500.

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Bayne and Stenhouse ultimately finished the race in 13th and 29th, respectively. Neither driver had the results they hoped for, but both look forward to finishing strong next weekend in Atlanta.

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