Daytona Beach, FL – The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is set to take center stage tonight at Daytona International Speedway, kicking off its 2025 season with the Fresh From Florida 250. With a stacked field and the unpredictability of superspeedway racing, fans are in for an exciting night under the lights.
Race Pick and Top-5 Predictions
For tonight’s race, my pick to win is Haley Deegan, who is looking to start her 2025 campaign strong. With improved equipment and experience, she has the potential to break through on the big stage.
Projected Top-5 Finishers:
1. Haley Deegan
2. Nick Caruth
3. Corey Heim
4. Parker Kligerman
5. Ty Majeski
With a mix of veterans and rising stars, this race could see a surprise winner emerge from the draft.
Full Friday NASCAR Schedule (Eastern Time)
Here’s what’s on tap today at Daytona International Speedway:
• 1:30 PM – ARCA Menards Series practice
• 3:00 PM – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying (FS1)
• 4:35 PM – NASCAR Xfinity Series practice (CW App)
• 5:35 PM – NASCAR Cup Series practice (FS1)
• 7:53 PM – Fresh From Florida 250 (Truck Series race, 20-20-60 stage format) (FS1)
What to Watch For
• Truck Series Chaos: Superspeedway racing in the Truck Series is always unpredictable, with multi-truck wrecks often shaping the outcome.
• Deegan’s Breakthrough? After an offseason move, can Haley Deegan finally score her first Truck Series win?
• Rising Stars in ARCA: ARCA practice will give a first look at the next generation of NASCAR talent ahead of their race tomorrow.
• Xfinity and Cup Prep: With Daytona being all about drafting, practice sessions this evening will be key for drivers and teams to get comfortable before their respective races.
With action-packed racing ahead, Daytona Friday is set to deliver thrills from start to finish!
