Jeremy Mayfield (No. 70 Chevrolet) made it through 10 practice laps this morning.
On the 11th, his engine started blowing out major smoke.
His car was eventually wheeled back to the infield.
Other than Mayfield’s smoker, it was a normal practice run.
As for the weather, the sun is out, the air is fine and the sky is relatively clear at Bristol Motor Speedway right now.
It’s supposed to be a different story, though, by the time the Nationwide Sharpie Mini 300 is set to begin at 2:30 p.m.
Still, the fans are here.
The stands are filling up and the walkways around BMS are clustered.
Should be a long day.