America 250 Florida Duel 2

Briscoe and Hamlin Lead the Outside Row Pursuit [5, 12]
AVG TIME: 0:56:56 [4]
OPEN SPOTS: 1 [1]
FINAL OPEN BATTLE: 3 Drivers [1]
LOCKED BY SPEED: Justin Allgaier [5]
FIELD SIZE: 22 Cars [13]

⚠️ The Final Transfer Battle

With Casey Mears taking the spot in Duel 1, only **one spot** remains for non-locked Open cars [1]. The battle is strictly between the following three drivers:

CarDriverStatus
44J.J. YeleyMUST BE TOP OPEN FINISHER
62Anthony AlfredoMUST BE TOP OPEN FINISHER
78B.J. McLeodMUST BE TOP OPEN FINISHER
40Justin AllgaierLocked via Speed (182.923 mph) [5, 14]

🛡️ Safety Tech & Night Dynamics

As track temperatures drop, grip levels increase, typically tightening the pack [15]. The **mandatory A-post windshield flaps** (new for 2026) are critical for preventing car-lift in multi-car accidents like those seen in Duel 1 [10].

📋 Strategy Brief

  • Fuel Strategy: Duel 1 was caution-heavy; Duel 2 teams may try to push the 48-lap fuel window if the race stays green [9, 16].
  • Tire Logic: Same Goodyear setup as Talladega 2025; familiar wear patterns expected [17, 18].