{"id":447258,"date":"2026-02-01T13:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/447258\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T13:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:32:16","slug":"2026-daytona-speedweeks-schedule-and-happenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/447258\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Daytona Speedweeks Schedule and Happenings"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Daytona Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth runs from Wednesday, February 11, to Sunday, February 15, at Daytona International Speedway<\/a> in Daytona Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n

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This kickoff to the NASCAR season features action across multiple series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS, referred to as NOAPS or O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Series in some sources), NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS), and ARCA Menards Series (AMS).<\/p>\n

\"\"William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards\/Peak Ford and Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald\u2019s Toyota race during the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/Getty Images for NASCAR)<\/p>\n

The schedule includes practices, qualifying sessions, and races, with additional happenings like fan zone openings, pre-race access, and potential concerts (details on concerts may be announced closer to the event; check official sites for updates).<\/p>\n

All times are in Eastern Time (ET). TV coverage is primarily on FS1 for preliminary events and FOX for the Daytona 500. Radio coverage is available on MRN\/SiriusXM. Schedules are subject to change due to weather or other factors; tickets and more details are available at nascar.com or daytonainternationalspeedway.com.<\/p>\n

Date
\nDay
\nTime (ET)
\nSeries
\nEvent
\nTV\/Radio
\nHappenings\/Notes<\/p>\n

Feb 11
\nWednesday
\n10:00 AM
\nNCS
\nPractice
\nFS1\/MRN
\nFirst on-track activity; gates open around 9:00 AM; Hard Rock Bet Fanzone opens for fan access.<\/p>\n

Feb 11
\nWednesday
\n8:15 PM
\nNCS
\nDaytona 500 Qualifying Presented by Busch Light
\nFS1\/MRN
\nDetermines front row for Daytona 500 and sets fields for Duels; single-car qualifying format.<\/p>\n

Feb 12
\nThursday
\n1:30 PM
\nNCTS
\nPractice
\nFS1
\nTruck series drivers get track time; potential for multi-session format.<\/p>\n

Feb 12
\nThursday
\n3:00 PM
\nNXS
\nPractice
\nFS1
\nXfinity series preparation; focus on setup tweaks.<\/p>\n

Feb 12
\nThursday
\n4:30 PM
\nAMS
\nPractice
\nN\/A (streaming possible)
\nARCA teams shake down cars; often includes rookie sessions.<\/p>\n

Feb 12
\nThursday
\n7:00 PM
\nNCS
\nAmerica 250 Florida Duel #1 (60 laps\/150 miles)
\nFS1\/MRN
\nQualifying race sets odd positions (3rd, 5th, etc.) for Daytona 500.<\/p>\n

Feb 12
\nThursday
\n~8:45 PM
\nNCS
\nAmerica 250 Florida Duel #2 (60 laps\/150 miles)
\nFS1\/MRN
\nQualifying race sets even positions (4th, 6th, etc.) for Daytona 500; post-race press conferences.<\/p>\n

Feb 13
\nFriday
\n1:30 PM
\nAMS
\nQualifying
\nFS1
\nSets starting grid for BRANDT 200.<\/p>\n

Feb 13
\nFriday
\n3:00 PM
\nNCTS
\nQualifying
\nFS1\/MRN
\nDetermines lineup for Fresh from Florida 250.<\/p>\n

Feb 13
\nFriday
\n4:30 PM
\nNXS
\nPractice
\nFS1
\nAdditional setup time for Xfinity teams.<\/p>\n

Feb 13
\nFriday
\n5:35 PM
\nNCS
\nPractice
\nFS1\/MRN
\nFinal adjustments for Cup cars post-Duels.<\/p>\n

Feb 13
\nFriday
\n7:30 PM
\nNCTS
\nFresh from Florida 250 (100 laps\/250 miles)
\nFS1\/MRN
\nSeason-opening Truck race; expect high-speed pack racing.<\/p>\n

Feb 14
\nSaturday
\n10:30 AM
\nNXS
\nQualifying
\nFS1\/MRN
\nSets grid for United Rentals 300.<\/p>\n

Feb 14
\nSaturday
\n11:35 AM
\nNCS
\nPractice
\nFS1\/MRN
\nLast Cup practice before the 500.<\/p>\n

Feb 14
\nSaturday
\n1:30 PM
\nAMS
\nBRANDT 200 (80 laps\/200 miles)
\nFS1\/MRN
\nARCA season opener; often features up-and-coming talent.<\/p>\n

Feb 14
\nSaturday
\n5:00 PM
\nNXS
\nUnited Rentals 300 (120 laps\/300 miles)
\nFS1\/MRN
\nXfinity season kickoff; intense superspeedway action.<\/p>\n

Feb 15
\nSunday
\n10:00 AM
\nNCS
\nPractice (if needed)
\nFS1
\nOptional or makeup session; rarely used unless weather issues.<\/p>\n

Feb 15
\nSunday
\n2:30 PM
\nNCS
\n68th Daytona 500 (200 laps\/500 miles)
\nFOX\/MRN
\nThe Great American Race; pre-race concert (artist TBD), driver intros, and celebrity appearances; stages at laps 65\/130\/200.<\/p>\n

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