PRACTICE: Truex Tops East Charts

Loudon, NH — Ryan Truex entered Thursday’s NASCAR Camping World Series East practice session for the Heluva Good! Summer 125 with no prior experience at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and

Truex (No. 00 NAPA Toyota) turned a fast lap of 30.609 seconds (124.434 mph). The Mayetta, N.J., won in his debut at Watkins Glen International on June 6 and looks to contend for the Coors Light Pole Award in qualifying later today.

Truex will also attempt to be the third member of his family to earn a NASCAR Camping World Series East win at New Hampshire this weekend, joining his father, Martin Sr., and his older brother, Martin Jr.

Brett Moffitt (No. 44 Castle Packs Power/EJP Chevrolet) was second fastest in practice with a best lap of 30.671 seconds (124.182 mph). Kevin Swindell (30.862/123.414), Matt DiBenedetto (30.900/123.262) and Jason Patison (30.944.123.087) rounded out the five fastest cars in practice.

Among the top 10 fastest cars in the 90-minute session, six are making their debut at the ‘Magic Mile.’

Qualifying will be held today at 3:15 p.m.

Sources: Jason Cunningham/NASCAR Camping World Series East PR

NCWS East New Hampshire 6/27/09 Practice

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