Travel Tips: Speedweeks at Daytona – Feb. 14-17, 2019



credit: NASCAR Media


The 2019 NASCAR season kicked off Sunday with a rain-soaked Advanced Auto Parts Clash – which saw Jimmie Johnson return to victory lane – and William Byron earning the pole for the Daytona 500. This week, Daytona International Speedway continues to host Speedweeks at Daytona, culminating with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 17. This weekend, fans will see the season-opening points races for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the Xfinity Series and the Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

Fans heading to Speedweeks will want to check out the UNOH Fanzone for off-track activities, including garage tours, driver and team appearances, live music and the kids’ area. Find out more about the UNOH Fanzone here.

The annual Hot Rods and Reels charity fishing tournament, benefiting the Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter of the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, takes place Friday morning , Feb. 15 on Lake Lloyd at the track. Find out more about the event here.

Key on-track times for the weekend at Daytona:

credit: NASCAR Media
Thursday, Feb. 14 –
  • Gander Outdoors Truck Series rookie track ride – 1 p.m. ET
  • Gander Outdoors Truck Series practice –2:35 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. ET
  • Gander RV Duel at Daytona qualifying races for the Daytona 500 – 7 and 8:45 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 15 –
  • Xfinity Series rookie track ride – 11 a.m. ET
  • Xfinity Series practice – 12:05 and 2:05 p.m. ET
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 1:05 and 3:05 p.m. ET
  • Gander Outdoors Truck Series qualifying – 4:30 p.m. ET                
  • Gander Outdoors Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 16
  • Xfinity Series qualifying – 9:40 a.m. ET
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 12:05 p.m. ET
  • Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Feb. 17
credit: NASCAR Media
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Click here for a list of facility rules and prohibited items (valid for all Daytona International Speedway events).

Get information about and purchase tickets for Speedweeks at Daytona, and find a complete schedule for Speedweeks at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

Travel Tips: Speedweeks at Daytona – Feb. 14-17, 2019 Travel Tips: Speedweeks at Daytona – Feb. 14-17, 2019 Reviewed by Paula on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Rating: 5