The Duel at Daytona

The Duel at Daytona, formerly known as the Twin 125s, is a pair of 150-mile NASCAR Cup Series qualifying races held annually since 1959 at Daytona International Speedway. These races set the starting lineup for the Daytona 500 except the front-row starters, adding strategic excitement. Originally counted for championship points, they transitioned to non-points events after 1971.

2025 The Duel at Daytona

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Duel at Daytona was held on February 13, 2025, at the legendary Daytona International Speedway.

This event consisted of two 150-mile qualifying races, both essential for determining the starting positions for the Daytona 500.

Duel 1 began at 7:00 PM ET, followed by Duel 2 at 8:45 PM ET, both on the same day. Bubba Wallace won Duel 1, and Austin Cindric won Duel 2, both held on February 13, 2025.