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How Daytona 500 qualifying works in the NASCAR Cup Series

Daytona 500 qualifying is unique, and different from every other race on the Cup Series schedule. It always delivers the drama, both in the battle for pole position, but also those trying to make it into the field.

While the Indianapolis 500 has Bump Day and Fast 12, NASCAR has the Duels at Daytona. Four drivers and teams will be sent home on Thursday night as their dreams of competing in NASCAR’s biggest race comes to an end, but how does it all work?

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