Paul Menard had the fastest lap in Friday’s final practice session for Saturday’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 250.
His final lap of 191.088 mph was almost a full mile faster than Ty Dillon, whose final circuit was 190.396.
Dillon’s fellow Nationwide series drivers Chris Buescher and Chase Elliott had the next two spots, followed by Earnhardt and Kyle Busch, who won the last series race at Dover, Del., on May 31.
Series points leader Regan Smith was 16th overall.
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