NASCAR fans are in for a treat as all four national series are set to kick off the opening weekend at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 14. The action-packed day will see the NASCAR Cup Series teams hitting the track for their second practice session at 5:35 pm ET, following two days of Daytona 500 qualifying.
The Xfinity Series teams will also be revving up their engines for the start of the 2025 season with a practice session ahead of Saturday’s qualifying and main event. Meanwhile, Truck Series drivers will be gearing up for qualifying and the Fresh From Florida 250 to kick off their season in style.
In addition, the ARCA Menards Series teams will be in action, participating in the qualifying race before the main event on Saturday, February 15. The weather forecast for Friday at Daytona is looking promising with sunny skies and a high temperature of 74 degrees. There is only a one percent chance of rain at the start of the 100-lap Truck race, ensuring optimal racing conditions for the drivers.
Here is the complete schedule for Friday’s on-track action across all top-three national series at Daytona International Speedway:
– Garage Open:
– 9:30 am ET – 6 pm ET: Xfinity Series
– 11:30 am ET – 11:55 pm ET: Truck Series
– 8 am ET – 3:30 pm ET: ARCA Menards Series
– 12 pm ET – 8 pm ET: Cup Series
– Track Activity:
– 1:30 pm ET – 2:15 pm ET: ARCA Menards Series qualifying
– 3 pm ET – 4:30 pm ET: Truck Series qualifying
– 4:35 pm ET – 5:25 pm ET: Xfinity Series practice
– 5:35 pm ET – 6:25 pm ET: Cup Series practice
– 7:30 pm ET: Truck Series race (100 laps and 250 miles)
As the anticipation builds for the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway, fans can check out the entry list for the NASCAR Xfinity Series opener. The list includes top drivers such as Sheldon Creed, Justin Allgaier, Austin Hill, and Matt DiBenedetto, among others, who will be vying for glory on the track.
With a thrilling lineup of races and top-notch talent on display, the Daytona International Speedway is all set to come alive with the roar of engines and the excitement of NASCAR action. Stay tuned for an adrenaline-fueled weekend of racing at one of the most iconic tracks in the sport.
Edited by Yash Soni
