What is the Can-Am Duel?
Q: What is the Can-Am Duel?
A: The Can-Am Duel is a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series preliminary event before to the Daytona 500 held annually in February at Daytona International Speedway.
Q: How many races are part of the Can-Am Duel?
A: The Can-Am Duel consists of two races, held on Thursday, that determine the starting lineup for the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
Q: How is qualifying for the Daytona 500 unique in NASCAR?
A: Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is unique in NASCAR because only the two front row starters (the pole position and the outside pole) are determined by an ordinary qualifying process of timed laps.
Q: How is the rest of the starting grid set?
A: The rest of the starting grid is set in order based on how drivers finish each race; half of all drivers participate in one race and half participate in another. The finishing order from each race fills odd or even positions within each row on the starting grid.
Q: When does this event take place?
A: The Can-Am Duel takes place annually in February at Daytona International Speedway, prior to Sunday's Daytona 500.
