MADISON, Ill. — Six drivers surpassed the 180-mph barrier around the 1.25-mile World Wide Technology Raceway in Friday’s first practice session for Sunday’s World Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Team Penske’s Will Power was the fastest driver with a lap at 180.539 mph in the No. Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin was fourth at 180.047 mph in the No. 3 Chevrolet followed by Marcus Ericsson’s 180.042 mph in the No. With 30 minutes left, it was Newgarden at 179.660 mph followed by Scott McLaughlin’s 179.172 mph, De Francesco’s 177.070 mph, and Will Power’s 176.949 mph in the No. Felix Rosenqvist became the first driver to hit the 180-mph barrier with 10 minutes left in the session. Two minutes later, Power of Team Penske hit 180.539 mph in the No.

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