Travel Tips: Speedweeks at Daytona – Feb. 13-16, 2020

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The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season kicked off Sunday with the Busch Clash – which saw Erik Jones visit victory lane – and front row qualifying for the Daytona 500. This week, Daytona International Speedway continues to host Speedweeks at Daytona, culminating with the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16. This weekend, fans will see the season-opening points races for the NASCAR Cup Series, the Xfinity Series and the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series.

Fans heading to Daytona for Speedweeks can 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 Speedway website has put together a list of 11 places around the track to visit “While You’re Here,” including the Big Bill and Anne B. France statue, the 4th Turn Grill, the Dale Earnhardt statue and more.

The annual Hot Rods and Reels charity fishing tournament, benefitting the Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter of the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, takes place Friday morning, Feb. 14 on Lake Lloyd at the track. Find out more about the event here.

Key on-track times for the weekend at Daytona:

Thursday, Feb. 13 –
  • Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series practice –4:05 and 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona qualifying races for the Daytona 500 – 7 and 8:45 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 14 –
  • Xfinity Series practice – 2:05 and 4:32 p.m. ET
  • Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series qualifying – 3:10 p.m. ET     
  • NASCAR Cup Series practice – 5:05 p.m. ET
  • Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 15
  • Xfinity Series qualifying – 11 a.m. ET
  • NASCAR Cup Series practice – 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Feb. 16
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  • NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Find a complete schedule of events for the week, including driver appearances and live entertainment, here.

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 at daytonainternationalspeedway.com.  

Travel Tips: Speedweeks at Daytona – Feb. 13-16, 2020 Travel Tips: Speedweeks at Daytona – Feb. 13-16, 2020 Reviewed by Paula on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Rating: 5