America 250 Florida Duel 2

Daytona International Speedway • 60 Laps (150 Miles)
DATE: THU, FEB 12, 2026
FIELD: EVEN QUALIFIERS (2nd, 4th, 6th...)
START: 8:45 PM ET (Approx)
TV: FS1 | RADIO: MRN / SiriusXM
CONDITIONS: Night Race

⚠️ The "Open" Transfer Battle

Transfer Spot: Goes to the highest finishing Open driver NOT already locked in via speed.
Jimmie Johnson Note: Johnson (No. 84) has used the Open Exemption Provisional. He is locked into the Daytona 500 regardless of his Duel finish.

Car Driver Team Status
40 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports Open - Fighting for Spot
44 J.J. Yeley NY Racing Team Open - Fighting for Spot
67 Corey Heim 23XI Racing Open - Fighting for Spot
78 B.J. McLeod Live Fast Motorsports Open - Fighting for Spot
84 Jimmie Johnson Legacy Motor Club LOCKED IN (Exempt)

*Specific driver assignment depends on Wednesday Qualifying Speed rank (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th fastest Open cars go to Duel 2).

👀 Drivers to Watch

  • Corey Heim (No. 67): In a third 23XI Toyota. Very fast equipment. Dangerous spoiler for other Open cars.
  • Outside Pole Sitter: Starts P1 in this Duel. Already safe for Sunday.

⚙️ Conditions Brief

  • Track Temp: Significantly cooler than Duel 1.
  • Grip: Higher grip levels expected under lights.
  • Handling: Cars will likely be tighter/more stable.

🏆 Stakes

  • Win: 10 Regular Season Points.
  • Finish: Sets Outside Row (2-20) for Daytona 500.