LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to the track during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Scenes from 2019 Las Vegas test

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to the track during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Teams tested the 2019 rules package in full force Thursday during a two-day organizational test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Take a look at cars testing the draft and ramping up for the 2019 season amidst the scenic mountain views.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to the track during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cars ran tight from the front of the field to the back.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to the track during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Three 25-lap drafting practices helped teams learn about the 2019 rules package.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to the track during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cars are back on track at 11 a.m. ET Friday.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Darrell Wallace Jr. looks on in the garage area during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace flashes a smile in the garage.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Darrell Wallace Jr. looks on in the garage area during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The Richard Petty Motorsports driver enters his second full-time year in the Monster Energy Series.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch drives during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A bold new look -- and driver -- for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch stands in the garage area during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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We've never seen Kyle Busch look as happy as he seems here to be testing in his hometown, Vegas.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch looks on from the garage area during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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And that new driver is Kurt Busch.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers take to the track during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson appeared to have plenty of speed in the desert.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson drives during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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New sponsor, who dis?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson drives during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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That paint scheme will be purple heavy when it's wrapped for real.

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Jimmie Johnson checks in with Clint Bowyer.

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Noah Gragson was one of four Xfinity Series rookies in Las Vegas.

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Whatcha thinking, David Ragan?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer looks on in the garage area during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer looks on in the garage area during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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We're feeling a little draft going on.

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These Ford drivers take stock of the garage.

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Bubba Wallace takes a breather.

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We call this one, "Rowdy in black and white."

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Plenty of data was recorded during Thursday's daylong test.

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"Are you seeing what I'm seeing?"

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NASCAR.com's Jessica Ruffin chats with Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer speaks to the media during testing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer and microphone are the perfect combination.