Dawn Burlew president of Watkins Glen International will be available for a virtual press conference on Monday, Feb. 10 before the season opening DAYTONA 500 to discuss the start of the 2025 NASCAR season ahead of the action in Daytona Beach.

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The NASCAR season officially kicks off during Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, following the excitement of the Cook Out Clash exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The action in Daytona begins on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with DAYTONA 500 Qualifying Presented by Busch Light, setting the field for the Duel At DAYTONA, which occurs the following night on Thursday, Feb. 13, where drivers will battle it out for a spot in the coveted Great American Race.  

The season-opening races for all three NASCAR national series as well as the ARCA Menards Series kick off on Friday, Feb. 14, starting with the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250. Saturday, Feb. 15, will feature an action-packed double-header with the ARCA Menards Series race followed by the Xfinity Series United Rentals 300.  

Then Sunday, Feb. 16, drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in an intense battle in the 67^th DAYTONA 500.