Dennis Hauger continued the impressive start to his INDY NXT by Firestone career by leading practice Friday for the Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park.
For the first time in the history of the Indianapolis 500 Open Test, the 18 Chevrolet powered teams and drivers took part in 2.5 hour Fast Friday Sim session on the famed 2.5-mile oval
The two names atop the speed charts Thursday came as little surprise on the final day of the Indianapolis 500 Open Test, which featured two segments with distinct engine performance setups.
The 24-year-old Riggs from Bahama, North Carolina, clocked in a pole-winning lap at 121.503 mph in 18.502 seconds for his second consecutive Truck pole of 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
This weekend marks the first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway since 1996, but Richard Childress Racing has a long and storied history at the track.