The 2013 DuPont Pioneer 250 was the 12th stock car race of the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series and the 3rd iteration of the event.

[4] The first practice session was held on Friday, June 7, at 3:30 PM CST, and would last for an hour and 20 minutes.

Alex Bowman of RAB Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 23.332 and an average speed of 135.008 miles per hour (217.274 km/h).

Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 23.181 and an average speed of 135.887 miles per hour (218.689 km/h).

[5] Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing would win the pole, setting a time of 23.037 and an average speed of 136.737 miles per hour (220.057 km/h).