Sights & sounds: Driver selfies, in-car shots & testing under the lights
After a long day of testing at Daytona International Speedway, the drivers and crews approached the evening session with an eye towards capping off a successful test session.
While most teams made single-car runs, that left a lot of time for the drivers and teams to take to social media. Check out some of the best NASCAR selfies, in-car views and the always-impressive Daytona International Speedway under the lights.
Not one of the most active drivers on social media, Ryan Newman got in the spirit showing the world his view of testing, and posting this great nighttime selfie.
My view @RCR31RNewman @quickenloans @CaterpillarInc pic.twitter.com/ykIogEmh7N
— Ryan Newman (@RyanJNewman) January 10, 2014
Testing selfie pic.twitter.com/rBdnMFIgw6
— Ryan Newman (@RyanJNewman) January 10, 2014
After Rusty Wallace was finished his stint in the Team Penske No. 2 car, it was back to business for 2012 Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski.
Not to worry #2Crew fans, #TheOriginal @RustyWallace let me back in behind the wheel ? pic.twitter.com/Qp7XhEJSNx
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) January 10, 2014
With the lights on around the track, many drivers used their phones to show fans the interior of their cars, with the lights of their instrument panel glowing bright. What are drivers to do while sitting on pit road waiting to hit the track for their turn at a testing run? Tweet pictures of each others' cars of course.
Not many tracks can compare to the beauty that is Daytona. @DISupdates @NASCAR @sprint pic.twitter.com/fyNS9b1uGZ
— Go Green Racing (@GoGreenRacing) January 10, 2014
My view for most of the day in the @Target Chevy pic.twitter.com/gsaLCDi13P
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) January 10, 2014
Weird, I have similar view..... @KyleLarsonRacin pic.twitter.com/Caplz0TxiA
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) January 11, 2014
@pkligerman I see you pic.twitter.com/s95KvuIop7
— Kyle Larson (@KyleLarsonRacin) January 11, 2014
Hey @KyleLarsonRacin get outta my mirror! pic.twitter.com/otlJwxIH1n
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) January 11, 2014
Going to take #Lucky for a ride @aaronssports #preseasonthunder http://t.co/PNeMgEaukx
— Michael Waltrip (@mw55) January 11, 2014
Nothing cooler than night time testing!!! @disupdates is such a cool place! @jeffgordonweb I see you… http://t.co/YXCCnJpvNL
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) January 11, 2014
Lights are on and we r still making laps. #lovenightraces http://t.co/Hg6IiHjtoN
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) January 11, 2014
The Sprint Cup teams packed up their tools after a rain-shortened test session, but will be back at the 'World Center of Racing' in only a few weeks to kick off Speedweeks.
Goodbye @DISupdates ... for now. #lowes48 #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/bCcxqDupKW
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) January 11, 2014
That's a wrap @DISupdates! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/3yNWSLTu2j
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) January 11, 2014
Great test today @DISupdates Think we can have a race winning car when we come back for the 500. ? Now Off to Philly for fan event!
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) January 11, 2014
Happy with test today at daytona. Good speed in the @shellracingus ford. Made big strides. Now hopefully we can land at home with the fog
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) January 11, 2014
Can't brag enough on everyone @RCRracing! Hard work in the off-season has paid off with really good speed! @austindillon3 P1 & we were P2.
— Brian Scott (@bscottracing) January 11, 2014
Apparently Jimmie Johnson wasn't just working on finding speed in the car, he was also working on his latest hashtag now that #6pack is a just another accomplished goal.
We had a solid test today and it was great being back in the car. #se7en
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) January 11, 2014
