Sun Feb 16 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Daytona Speedweeks Kicks Off with Packed Saturday Schedule
**DAYTONA BEACH, FL** – A jam-packed Saturday, February 15th, will mark the beginning of the 2025 NASCAR season at Daytona International Speedway. Fans can expect a triple-header of racing action featuring the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the final Daytona 500 practice.
The day starts at 10:00 AM ET with qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race. This will be followed by the ARCA Menards Series season opener, an 80-lap race beginning at noon ET. Cup Series teams will then get their final practice session for the Daytona 500, a 50-minute session starting at 3:05 PM ET. The day culminates with the NASCAR Xfinity Series race, a 120-lap contest at 5:00 PM ET. Three-time defending champion Austin Hill will look to continue his dominance at the track.
The busy schedule promises a thrilling day for racing enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of competitive racing across NASCAR’s various series.
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