The countdown enters the final week before the start of the 2025 NASCAR Cup season.
With the 2025 Daytona 500 looming on Feb. 16, the Daytona Beach News-Journal is checking off the boxes on the calendar until the 67th running of the Great American Race.
Today’s driver and car: Alan Kulwicki, 1992 Cup Series champ, in the No. 7 Ford “Underbird.” Kulwicki’s Daytona 500 record included seven starts, with a best finish of fourth to begin his championship season.
GREAT AMERICAN READ Our Daytona 500 book, High Banks & Heroes, tells colorful history of Great American Race
Daytona NASCAR race schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 12: Pole qualifying to set the front row for the Daytona 500, 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13: The Duels at Daytona, two 150-mile races to set the lineup for the Daytona 500, 7 p.m. (Fox Sports 1).
Friday, Feb. 14: Truck Series, Fresh From Florida 250, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).
Saturday, Feb. 15: ARCA 200, noon (Fox); Xfinity Series, United Rentals 300, 5 p.m. (CW).Sunday, Feb. 16: Daytona 500, 2:30 p.m. (Fox).
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Countdown to Daytona 500: How many days before NASCAR seasons cranks?
