The NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race weekend begins with Coke Zero Sugar 400 qualifying on Aug. 28 at Daytona International Speedway.
The series has some rules changes to the cars for this weekend, an adjustment to the pack-racing car from earlier this season at Daytona and Talladega.
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The series adjusted the horsepower and lowered the spoiler to promote more passing and curb some of the fuel-saving measures used over the last couple years.
The Chase field of 16 drivers will be set following the Aug. 29 race, with Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen holding the final two spots. Ryan Preece is 31 points behind SVG for 16th.
41 cars are entered for 40 spots, so one open-entry car will miss the field.
Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Daytona.
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs (54), center, wins the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on Aug. 9, 2026, in Newton.
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs (54), center, wins the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on Aug. 9, 2026, in Newton.
(Kaiden J. Yu/The Register)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs (54) gets a hug after winning the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway on Aug. 9, 2026, in Newton.
(Kaiden J. Yu/The Register)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, and NASCAR Hall of Famer and JGR team owner, Joe Gibbs share a laugh during in interview after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates with mother, Heather Gibbs after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
April 12: Ty Gibbs celebrates in victory lane after winning the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.
(Matt Kelley, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, is assisted by the American Medical Response (AMR) safety team after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) wins the in season challenge Sunday, July 27, 2025, after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Gary Mook/For IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) wins the in season challenge Sunday, July 27, 2025, after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Gary Mook/For IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs is introduced before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 09: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, drives after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
(Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Ty Gibbs during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 27: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 27, 2024 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Oct 23, 2021; Kansas City, MO, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) and his crew celebrate after winning the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
(Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Nov 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; Safety crews use a tow truck to remove the damaged car of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs after crashing during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 21: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 He Gets Us Toyota, (R) and Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, talk during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 21, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
(Jasen Vinlove, Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Jun 11, 2023; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) waves at the crowd before the start of the Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
May 26, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 25: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy/Interstate Batteries Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
(Logan Riely, Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Mar 30, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) during qualifying for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) waits in the rain for the start of the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Sep 24, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) during driver introductions before the AutoTrader EcoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
(Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Ty Gibbs poses with his Rookie award on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Aug 20, 2023; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) looks on prior to the start of the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) celebrates on the yard of bricks Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, following his win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) celebrates on the victory podium Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, following the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Adam Cairns/Indianapolis Star)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) climbs over the wall with the checkered flag Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) celebrates his victory in the Pennzoil 150 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Speedway, Ind.
(Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) celebrates Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Bob Goshert/For IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) celebrates on the victory podium Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ty Gibbs (19) sits by his pit box Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Bob Goshert/For IndyStar)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 06: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 06, 2023 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Getty Images)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Feb 4, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) speaks during media availabilities at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Ty Gibbs is full of excitement following his win at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 at Road America, Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
(Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Ty Gibbs speaks during the NASCAR Awards Show at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Ty Gibbs celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
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Ty Gibbs, NASCAR driver, grandfather is Joe Gibbs
Ty Gibbs, right, celebrates with his father, Coy Gibbs, and mother, Heather Gibbs, in victory lane after winning the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Daytona?
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Qualifying time: 5 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Central on Aug. 28
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TV: truTV | Radio: SiriusXM and MRN Radio
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Streaming: HBO MAX; NASCAR.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required)
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Track: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile oval) in Daytona Beach, Florida
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