Gordon Looking Strong in Daytona Testing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Coming off a disappointing season, four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon is aiming to build some momentum in a hurry for 2006.

The three-time and defending Daytona 500 winner is off to a good start in preseason testing, taking the top spot on the speed chart Tuesday - after running second the previous day - at Daytona International Speedway with a lap of 188.466 mph.

Two-time Daytona 500 champion Bill Elliott, first on Monday, was Tuesday's runner-up at 188.025. Both drivers improved considerably from the previous day's speeds in the low 187s.

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