Hamlin, Johnson, Logano, Patrick among those prepping for May 31 race
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NASCAR and Goodyear will be hosting a test at Dover International Speedway next Monday through Wednesday with a rain date on Thursday ahead of the May 31 FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks (1 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1, MRN, SiriusXM).
The first two days will be a closed test for the 2015 and 2016 packages with AJ Allmendinger from JTG Daugherty Racing, Denny Hamlin from Joe Gibbs Racing, Joey Logano with Team Penske and Danica Patrick with Stewart-Haas Racing.
On Wednesday, eight more drivers and teams will join for an open test day, including Aric Almirola with Richard Petty Motorsports, Greg Biffle with Roush Fenway Racing, Jeb Burton with BK Racing, Austin Dillon with Richard Childress Racing, Jimmie Johnson with Hendrick Motorsports, Jamie McMurray with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, Casey Mears with Germain Racing and David Ragan with Michael Waltrip Racing.
Johnson is the all-time leader with nine victories at the Monster Mile. Of the 11 other drivers, only Greg Biffle has won there in the Sprint Cup Series with two trips to Sunoco Victory Lane.
Fans are invited to watch Wednesday's test from enclosed, climate-controlled seating on the third floor of the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and can access the area by following signs to the Dover International Speedway ticket office and proceeding to the third floor.