NASCAR Speedweek schedule: Cup, Xfinity, Truck and ARCA events lead to Daytona 500
Well, now that that's out of the way.
NASCAR's Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday marked the last hurdle to clear before Speedweek and the regular season commences, leading up to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 18.
The 66th running of the Great American Race will cap the week but there's plenty of must-see events leading up to the NASCAR's Super Bowl, including the Duels on Thursday and races in the ARCA Menards, Craftsman Truck and Xfinity Series.
Currently, 41 drivers are entered into the Daytona 500, but the field will be capped at 40, leaving at least one driver to miss the race. Of those 40 spots, 36 will be claimed by chartered teams, leaving five drivers racing for four places on the starting grid.
With that in mind, here's the schedule of events for Speedweek:
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When is pole qualifying for the Daytona 500? Wednesday, Feb. 14
8:15 p.m.: Cup Series qualifying
Thursday, Feb. 15
4:05-4:55 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series practice
5:05-5:55: Craftsman Truck Series practice
7: Cup Series, Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1
8:45 (approx.): Cup Series, Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2
Friday, Feb. 16
1:30 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series qualifying
3: Craftsman Truck Series qualifying
4:35-5:25: Xfinity Series practice
5:35-6:25: Cup Series practice
7:30: Craftsman Truck Series, Fresh From Florida 250
Saturday, Feb. 17
10:30-11:20 a.m.: Cup Series final practice
11:30: Xfinity Series qualifying
1:30 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series, Daytona ARCA 200
5: Xfinity Series, United Rentals 300
Sunday, Feb. 18
2:30 p.m.: Cup Series, Daytona 500
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona 500 schedule of events: NASCAR Speedweek arrives next week
