Daytona International Speedway is set to be the focal point of the motorsports world as NASCAR kicks off one of its most anticipated weeks—Daytona Speedweeks. This annual event marks the official season openers for multiple racing series, including the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. The week-long festivities culminate with the prestigious 67th running of the Daytona 500.
A Week of High-Speed Action
Throughout Speedweeks, cars and trucks will roar around the 2.5-mile oval at the iconic “World Center of Racing.” Each day offers thrilling on-track action, from practice sessions to qualifying rounds, leading up to the highly anticipated Daytona 500.
Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
The quest for pole position kicks off Wednesday night following an opening Cup Series practice in the morning at 10:30 a.m. ET. During this session, each driver completes a single timed lap around the speedway. The top 10 advance to Round 2, where the fastest competitor secures the coveted pole position for the Daytona 500. The second-fastest driver locks into the front row, while the remaining results set the lineup for the upcoming Duel races.
Daytona Duel Races
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 13
- Duel 1 Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Duel 2 Time: 8:45 p.m. ET (approx.)
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
These two 60-lap, 150-mile races determine the starting order for positions 3 through 40 in the Daytona 500. Drivers who finished in odd-numbered positions during pole qualifying will compete in Duel 1, while even-numbered finishers take part in Duel 2. The finishing order of Duel 1 sets the inside lane for the Daytona 500, while Duel 2 determines the outside lane. Winners of each Duel will lock in their spots in the second row for the big race unless they already secured a front-row position in qualifying.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Season Opener
- Date: Friday, Feb. 14
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
Friday is packed with practice and qualifying sessions leading up to the first official race of the weekend—the Craftsman Truck Series season opener under the lights.
ARCA Menards Series Season Opener
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
- Time: Noon ET
- TV: Fox
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
The action continues on Saturday with the ARCA Menards Series kicking off its season with a thrilling race at noon.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Season Opener
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV: CW
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
Later that evening, the Xfinity Series begins its championship battle with its first race of the year.
The Main Event: Daytona 500
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Fox
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
Everything builds up to Sunday’s grand finale—the Daytona 500, stock car racing’s most prestigious event. Featuring a star-studded field of top drivers, this race promises intense battles and high-speed drama as competitors vie for the ultimate prize in NASCAR.
How to Watch Daytona Speedweeks
For a complete schedule of Daytona Speedweeks events, including practice and qualifying times, tune in to FS1, Fox, and CW. Fans can also stream all the action via Fubo, FoxSports.com, and the Fox Sports app.
With a thrilling lineup of races and high-stakes competition, Daytona Speedweeks 2025 is set to be an unforgettable spectacle for motorsports fans around the world.