NASCAR announced new practice and qualifying procedures for all three national series going into the 2025 season, including for the Daytona 500.

NASCAR officials released updated practice and qualifying procedures for the 2025 season, expanding practice time, among other changes.

According to journalist and veteran Motor Racing Network announcer Pete Pistone, the reduction in practice over the last several years isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, he suggests it’s just the opposite.

NASCAR has adjusted the practice and qualifying procedures for all three national series going into the 2025 season. Teams will now have additional practice time while reverting to only one round

NASCAR today announced that its three national series – the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – will adjust the practice and qualifying (P&Q) procedures for the 2025 season.

NASCAR has revamped its practice and qualifying procedures for the 2025 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series campaign.

NASCAR has extended practice time for all three national divisions and eliminated two-round qualifying for most tracks on the schedule as part of a weekend format adjustment announced on Thursday. Qualifying will consist of single-lap time trials at most tracks.

NASCAR has revealed several big changes to its practice and qualifying format for 2025. Check out NASCAR's new practice and qualifying procedures!