The 2025 NASCAR season officially kicks off with an action-packed week at Daytona International Speedway, where drivers across all three national series and the ARCA Menards Series will take to the track. From practice and qualifying to the high-stakes Bluegreen Vacations Duels and the Daytona 500, fans have plenty to look forward to. Here’s a full breakdown of the Speedweeks schedule.
Wednesday, February 12 – NASCAR Cup Series Hits the Track
The week begins with the NASCAR Cup Series’ first practice session at 10:00 AM ET, airing on FS1. This will be teams’ first chance to shake down their cars for the biggest race of the year.
Later that evening, Daytona 500 Qualifying takes center stage at 8:00 PM ET on FS1. This session will determine the front row for Sunday’s race, while the rest of the field will be set through the Duels on Thursday night.
Thursday, February 13 – Setting the Daytona 500 Grid
Thursday is all about preparation and setting the field for the Great American Race.
• 4:00 PM ET – ARCA Menards Series Practice
• 5:00 PM ET – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Practice (FS1)
• 6:00 PM ET – NASCAR RaceDay (FS1 Pre-Race Coverage)
At 7:00 PM ET, it’s time for the Bluegreen Vacations Duels. These two 60-lap heat races will finalize the starting grid for the Daytona 500. The racing will be intense, as drivers outside the top 30 in owner points will battle for the final spots in the field.
Friday, February 14 – Trucks and Xfinity Take the Spotlight
Friday features practice and qualifying sessions before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener.
• 3:00 PM ET – Truck Series Qualifying (FS1)
• 4:35 PM ET – Xfinity Series Practice (CW App Exclusive)
• 5:35 PM ET – Cup Series Final Practice (FS1)
• 7:30 PM ET – Fresh From Florida 250 (FS1) – 100-lap race (Stages: 20-20-60)
Saturday, February 15 – Doubleheader with ARCA and Xfinity
Saturday kicks off with Xfinity Series Qualifying at 10:00 AM ET, streaming live on the CW App.
At 12:00 PM ET, the ARCA Menards Series kicks off its season with an 80-lap race on FOX.
The Cup Series gets one final tune-up in practice at 3:00 PM ET on FS2, leading into Xfinity Series Pre-Race coverage at 4:00 PM ET on The CW.
Finally, the United Rentals 300 takes the green flag at 5:00 PM ET on The CW, a 120-lap race (Stages: 30-30-60).
Sunday, February 16 – The Daytona 500
It all leads up to the 66th running of the Daytona 500 on FOX.
• 12:30 PM ET – NASCAR RaceDay (Pre-race coverage on FOX)
• 2:30 PM ET – Daytona 500 (FOX) – 200-lap race (Stages: 65-65-70)
Expect intense pack racing, strategy calls, and late-race drama as drivers compete for the sport’s biggest prize.
Final Thoughts
Speedweeks at Daytona never disappoints, and 2025 looks to be another thrilling edition. With practice sessions, qualifying battles, and exciting races leading up to the Daytona 500, NASCAR fans have a full week of must-watch action ahead.
