NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway for the 65th running of the Daytona 500 on February 19. The full week of practice, qualifying, and Duel races begins on February 15.
Ai Ogura took a crucial pole position, to give him space and rivals between himself and title rival Augusto Fernandez ahead of the Moto2 Malaysian Grand Prix.
Augusto Fernandez secured pole position, his first of the season, as Celestino Vietti slipped out of contention in qualifying for the Moto2 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.