The ARCA Menards Series' lengthy offseason comes to an end this week. Competitors are heading to Daytona International Speedway to take part in the yearly pre-race practice session. This event happens before next month's Daytona ARCA 200.
Each January, teams get an early chance to build teamwork and gather key data about their cars during the Daytona pre-race practice. Showing quick speeds in both solo and group runs is a key step. It could lead to joining a well-known group of ARCA Menards Series winners at Daytona.
Over 50 drivers plan to hit the track during the two-day practice from Jan. 9-10, 2025. The list has many names that ARCA Menards Series fans will know. It also includes some racers from other types of auto racing.
Date | Time | Event |
Wednesday, Jan. 8 | 3 – 6 p.m. ET | Credentialing hours |
Thursday, Jan. 9 | 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET | Credentialing hours |
6 a.m. ET | ARCA Menards Series haulers enter | |
6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET | ARCA Menards Series garage open | |
9 a.m. ET | Driver and spotter meeting; attendance required prior to on-track | |
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET | Practice (single car and limited pack drafting) | |
Friday, Jan. 10 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET | Credentialing hours |
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET | ARCA Menards Series garage open | |
9 a.m. ET | Driver and spotter meeting; attendance required prior to on-track | |
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET | Practice (single car and limited pack drafting) |