when are the daytona duels

February 11, 2026

The Daytona Duels for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series are scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 , at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Duel 1: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM (local Eastern time).

Duel 2: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8:45 PM (local Eastern time).

They serve as the qualifying races that set much of the starting lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500, which is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026.

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