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NNS: Dillon Leads First Iowa Practice
Austin Dillon was fastest in the first practice session for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Cellular 250 presented by Enlist Weed Control System...
Jim Rising  |  Posted August 03, 2012   Newton, IA
Austin Dillon was fastest in the first practice session for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Cellular 250 presented by Enlist Weed Control System. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Iowa Speedway is the home this weekend for the NASCAR Nationwide series. In the first of two practice sessions scheduled for the Cellular 250 presented by Enlist Weed Control System, Austin Dillon paced the 7/8 mile asphalt tri-oval track at 131.343 mph in 23.983 seconds.

The top five included Michael McDowell (130.917), Danica Patrick, Jamie Dick and Ryan Blaney.

Series leader Elliott Sadler was 6th fastest with a lap of 24.251 seconds.

The final 'Happy Hour' practice session is scheduled for 90 minutes beginning at 7:00 pm ET.

Qualifying will take place Saturday at 4:35 pm with the race at 8:00 pm.
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