Keselowski Tops Final Daytona 500 Practice Session

NASCAR drivers participated in their final practice session at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2025, in preparation for the highly anticipated Daytona 500. Brad Keselowski emerged as the fastest driver, recording a lap time of 46.558 seconds, closely followed by Alex Bowman and Cole Custer. Other notable names in the top five included Justin Allgaier and Kyle Larson, highlighting a competitive field ahead of the race. The practice session allowed drivers to refine their strategies and test critical pit road procedures; however, only 24 of the expected 41 drivers participated due to teams managing repairs from earlier qualifier races.

Chase Briscoe secured the coveted pole position for the Daytona 500 with a time of 49.249 seconds, just edging out Austin Cindric. The remaining grid positions will be filled after qualifying and Duel races, with teams navigating the challenges of preparation in a high-stakes environment. The final practice underscored the need for teams to remain compliant amid crew chief changes related to inspection issues. As excitement builds, the Daytona 500 will kick off shortly after 1:30 PM ET, bringing together a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents in what promises to be a thrilling opening for the NASCAR Cup Series season.