Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2
The America 250 Florida Duels are the qualifying races for the Daytona 500 and determine the starting lineup for the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. The track is one of three superspeedways that host NASCAR races. The event consists of two 150-mile races and has been an integral part of the NASCAR season since its inception. Since 2017, the race has been a points-counting event again, awarding regular season points to the top-ten drivers in each duel, with the winner earning ten points.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:45 | America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA | 13 Feb 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 13 Feb 2026, 01:45 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 10 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 9 |
| 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 8 |
| 4 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 7 |
| 5 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 6 |
| 6 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 5 |
| 7 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 4 |
| 8 | Casey Mears | Garage 66 | 3 |
| 9 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 2 |
| 10 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 1 |
| 11 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 0 |
| 12 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 0 |
| 13 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 0 |
| 14 | Corey Heim | 23XI Racing | 0 |
| 15 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 0 |
| 16 | Chandler Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 0 |
| 17 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 0 |
| 18 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 19 | Corey LaJoie | RFK Racing | 0 |
| 20 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 0 |
| 21 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 0 |
| 22 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 0 |
| 23 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 0 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
The NASCAR Cup Series held Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2 on Friday, 13 February 2026. It was held at Daytona International Speedway.
The circuit is located in Daytona Beach, United States and measures 5.729 kilometres and opened in 1959.
Daytona International Speedway in Florida combines a high-speed oval with an infield road course and hosts the Rolex 24.
Joey Logano (Team Penske) took the win ahead of Ryan Blaney. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2 start?
Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2 starts on Friday, 13 February 2026 at 01:45 central European time.
Where does Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2 take place?
The venue is Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach.
Where can I watch Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Daytona - America 250 Florida Duels 1 & 2?
Joey Logano took the win for Team Penske.
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