A pair of NASCAR Cup Collection champions will not have to fret about making the 2025 Daytona 500 by way of the duels on Thursday.
2017 NASCAR Cup Collection champion Martin Truex Jr. and seven-time NASCAR Cup Collection champion Jimmie Johnson weren’t assured a beginning spot in Sunday’s Daytona 500, however throughout Wednesday’s qualifying session, they locked themselves in.
Truex Jr. and Johnson have been the quickest of the 9 open vehicles competing for 4 spots within the ‘Nice American Race.’ The very best ending open automobile in Thursday’s duel races not already locked into the race will fill out the 2 remaining spots within the area.
Johnson barely raced his method into the 2024 Daytona 500 within the duels, and was fairly relieved to be locked into the sphere this yr.
“After what I went via final yr, I am so thrilled,” Johnson informed Fox Sports activities. “Very pleased with everybody at LEGACY Motor Membership and the trouble they put into this automobile and the evolution we have been on via the tip of 2024 to now.”
