"Additional Cup Series Practice Added to Daytona 500 Schedule"
NASCAR Cup Series racers will be given some extra time to prepare for the 2025 Daytona 500, as a 50-minute pre-qualifying practice has been added to the schedule.
This additional session will take place on the morning of February 12, marking the start of the events leading up to the 67th running of the "Great American Race" on February 16.
According to Cup Series director Brad Moran, the added practice time will be beneficial for rookies and new team/driver combinations to become familiar with the track.
In a press release on Thursday, Moran stated, "With the Daytona 500 being the most important race of the NASCAR season and our first race, we believed that the extra practice would be beneficial. We have new drivers joining the Cup Series full-time, as well as some drivers who may only compete in the Daytona 500. This is a great opportunity to get on the track, gain some track time, test the cars before qualifying that night, and provide more content for the fans. It will also set the tone for an exciting week of racing with all the events taking place. It's a great way to kick off the week."
The complete schedule for the 2025 Daytona Speedweek (all times ET) is as follows:
Wednesday, February 12:
10:05-10:55 a.m. -- Cup Series opening practice
12:00-7:00 p.m. -- Daytona 500 Media Day
8:15 p.m. -- Cup Series pole qualifying
Thursday, February 13:
4:05-4:55 p.m. -- ARCA Menards Series practice
5:05-5:55 p.m. -- Craftsman Truck Series practice
7:00 p.m. -- Cup Series: Duel 1 qualifying race (60 laps, 150 miles)
8:45 p.m. (approx.) -- Cup Series: Duel 2 qualifying race (60 laps, 150 miles)
Friday, February 14:
1:30-2:15 p.m. -- ARCA Menards Series qualifying
3:00 p.m. -- Craftsman Truck Series qualifying
4:35-5:25 p.m. -- Xfinity Series practice
5:35-6:25 p.m. -- Cup Series second practice
7:30 p.m. -- Craftsman Truck Series race: Fresh From Florida 250 (100 laps, 250 miles)
Saturday, February 15:
10:00 a.m. -- Xfinity Series qualifying
12:00 p.m. -- ARCA Menards Series race (80 laps, 200 miles)
3:05-3:55 p.m. -- Cup Series final practice
5:00 p.m. -- Xfinity Series race: United Rentals 300 (120 laps, 300 miles)
Sunday, February 16:
2:30 p.m. -- Cup Series race: 67th Daytona 500 (200 laps, 500 miles)
