Chase and Bill Elliott, the son and father testing for JR Motorsports here this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, led the first day's efforts as the NASCAR Nationwide Series began its two-day portion of Preseason Thunder. Chase Elliott, who will run the full season for JRM in the NAPA-branded No. 9 Chevrolet, ended the afternoon session atop the scoreboard with a draft-aided lap of 187.993 mph. The elder Elliott, winner of the 1988 NASCAR Cup championship, checked in right behind his son at 197.974 mph. While he hasn't competed since 2012, he is testing a second JRM entry for the organization here this weekend.* Not to be outdone, fellow JRM driver Regan Smith posted the third fastest lap (187.950 mph), with Ty Dillon (Richard Childress Racing) and Trevor Bayne (Roush Fenway Racing) completing the top five.* More...