KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.
Richie Escalante was quickest during MotoAmerica Daytona 200 free practice Thursday morning at Daytona International Speedway.
Riding his Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R750, the Mexican rider lapped the 3.51-mile infield road course in 1:48.968 to lead the field of 68 riders.
Josh Herrin, the winner of the 2023 Daytona 200, was second-best with a 1:49.421 on his Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V2.
Escalante’s teammate and two-time Daytona 200 winner Brandon Paasch was third with a 1:49.575.
Tyler Scott, the 2023 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship runner-up and another Escalante teammate, was fourth at 1:49.697.
Bobby Fong rounded out the top five with a 1:49.833 on his Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX-R750.
PJ Jacobsen crashed his new Rahal Ducati Moto Panigale V2 during the session but escaped injury.
The 68-rider Daytona 200 field was split into two separate practice groups, A and B, based on “demonstrated experience,” according to MotoAmerica Operations Director Niccole Cox.