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
40Justin AllgaierJR MotorsportsOpen
44J.J. YeleyNY Racing TeamOpen
67Corey Heim23XI RacingOpen
78B.J. McLeodLive Fast MotorsportsOpen
84Jimmie JohnsonLegacy Motor ClubLOCKED IN (Exempt)

*Table displays likely Open candidates. Actual assignment depends on Wed qualifying rank (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th fastest Open cars 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.

⚙️ Goodyear Tech Notes

  • Left Side Code: D-5142 (Used since '22).
  • Right Side Code: D-5218 (Same as '25).
  • Min Pressure: 28 psi (LF/LR) / 52 psi (RF) / 50 psi (RR).
  • Note: Cooler track temps at night usually increase grip but may tighten handling.

🏆 Stakes

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