NASCAR Opens 2025 Cup Series at Daytona 500

The 67th Daytona 500 is set to kick off NASCAR's season this weekend, with practice and qualifying starting on Wednesday, February 12. A total of 49 cars will compete for a place in the 40-car field, with the top two starting positions locked in during a single-car qualifying session. Following this, the Daytona Duels on Thursday will determine the rest of the starting lineup for the iconic race on Sunday, February 16. Reigning champion Joey Logano is among the drivers looking to secure a win as the season unfolds, which includes new competition formats such as an in-season tournament. This year also marks NASCAR's first international Cup Series points race in over six decades, scheduled for June in Mexico City. Fans can catch all the action through various streaming services and channels including FS1 and SiriusXM.