Brad Keselowski Leads Pack in Final Daytona 500 Practice Session

Brad Keselowski Leads Pack in Final Daytona 500 Practice Session

By Michael Anderson

February 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Brad Keselowski led the final NASCAR Cup Series practice session for the 67th Daytona 500, posting a top speed of 193.307 mph (46.558s) while drafting with other Ford teams.

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Top 5 Practice Speeds:

  • Brad Keselowski: 193.307 mph
  • Alex Bowman: 193.274 mph
  • Cole Custer: 193.212 mph
  • Justin Allgaier: 193.204 mph
  • Kyle Larson: 193.195 mph

Notable participants:

  • Only 24 of 41 teams participated in the session
  • Cup Series champion Joey Logano finished 12th
  • Front-row starter Austin Cindric was 21st
  • Defending Daytona 500 winner William Byron ran just two laps, finishing 23rd

Key Session Details:

  • No incidents occurred during practice
  • Keselowski, Bowman, and Preece each completed 28 laps, the most of any drivers
  • Several teams practiced drafting, including a late five-car draft featuring Bowman, Allgaier, Larson, Logano, and Castroneves

The 67th Daytona 500 begins Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET, with Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric starting from the front row.

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