NASCAR returned to Daytona International Speedway for the 2025 Daytona 500. Wednesday marked the first practice session since 2022, offering a glimpse into potential race day performance. Drivers participated in single-lap qualifying simulations, setting the stage for today’s qualifying races and Sunday’s main event.
Hendrick Motorsports Daytona 500 Practice Results
Hendrick Motorsports drivers showed promising speed during Wednesday’s practice. Kyle Larson posted the fastest lap among the team, clocking in at 49.124 seconds, placing him 14th overall. Alex Bowman followed closely with a time of 49.222 seconds, while William Byron and Chase Elliott recorded times of 49.246 and 49.334 seconds, respectively. While not topping the leaderboard, these results indicate the team’s competitiveness heading into qualifying. Hendrick Motorsports boasts an impressive record at Daytona, having won eight of the last ten Daytona 500 pole positions.
Today’s NASCAR Qualifying at Daytona: What to Expect
Today’s Daytona 500 qualifying will determine the starting lineup for the “Great American Race.” The top two qualifiers will secure their starting positions, while the remaining drivers will compete in the Duel races on Thursday to finalize the starting grid. Chase Elliott will be the first Hendrick Motorsports driver to qualify, followed by Larson, Bowman, and Byron. The qualifying session will be broadcast live on FS1 at 8:15 PM EST.
Daytona 500 Qualifying Order and Broadcast Information
The qualifying draw determined the order in which drivers will take to the track. For Hendrick Motorsports, Elliott drew the 29th position, Larson the 32nd, Bowman the 35th, and Byron the 39th. Fans can tune in to FS1 to witness the high-stakes qualifying session.
Complete Daytona 500 Practice Results
Denny Hamlin led the practice session with the fastest lap, followed by Bubba Wallace and Ty Gibbs. A full list of practice results can be found below:
- Denny Hamlin
- Bubba Wallace
- Ty Gibbs
… - Kyle Larson
- Alex Bowman
- William Byron
- Chase Elliott
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(Full list as provided in the original article)
Looking Ahead to the Daytona 500
The culmination of Speedweeks is Sunday’s 67th running of the Daytona 500. The race promises thrilling action and intense competition as drivers battle for the prestigious Harley J. Earl Trophy. The green flag drops at 2:30 PM EST on Fox. Stay tuned for more updates on today’s NASCAR results and the upcoming Daytona 500.
