NASCAR moves Daytona 500 start earlier to beat weather
NASCAR moved up the Daytona 500's start time at Daytona International Speedway due to forecasts of bad weather, adjusting the schedule to avoid potential rain delays.
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ARCA Menards Series 2026 Pre-Race Practice Results and Highlights
The ARCA Menards Series held pre-race practice sessions at Daytona International Speedway, with Gus Dean posting the fastest overall time of 48.744 seconds, followed by Gavan Boschele and Jake Finch, indicating strong performances ahead of the race.
Daytona ARCA Practice Highlights and Schedule Preview
Gus Dean posted the fastest time in Day 1 pre-race practice at Daytona International Speedway for the ARCA Menards Series, with Gavan Boschele and Jake Finch also showing strong performances.
Ryan Blaney's Daytona Win Sets Stage for 2025 NASCAR Playoffs
Ryan Blaney won his second race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, securing a playoff spot, while Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman also clinched their places in the postseason after dramatic events at Daytona, including Reddick's crash and Bowman's DNF. The playoff field is now set, with 14 drivers having secured spots through wins earlier in the season, and the series will kick off at Darlington Raceway.
Connor Zilisch Cleared to Return and Race at Daytona
NASCAR's Daytona International Speedway hosts a busy Friday with qualifying sessions and a 100-lap Xfinity race, as drivers compete for playoff spots and set the stage for the Cup Series finale amid scattered thunderstorms and warm weather.
"Daytona 500 and Xfinity Races Rescheduled Due to Weather"
NASCAR was forced to reschedule its Xfinity Series Daytona race to 9 p.m. ET due to wet weather, after the morning rain delayed the drying process at Daytona International Speedway. The race, initially set for Saturday, will now be run under the lights in Florida, with rookie Jesse Love on the pole. The NASCAR Cup Series race, originally scheduled for Sunday, has also been postponed to 4 p.m. Monday due to rain, marking the first outright postponement of the Daytona 500 since 2012.
"NASCAR Xfinity Series: Your Complete Guide to Watching Races Live"
The NASCAR Xfinity Series race, postponed twice due to rain, will take place around 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday at Daytona International Speedway, airing on FS1 and available for live streaming on fubo TV and DirecTV Stream. The United Rentals 300 will cover 120 laps and 300 miles, featuring notable drivers such as Jesse Love Jr., Austin Hill, Cole Custer, Shane van Gisbergen, Hailie Deegan, and AJ Allmendinger. Several driver changes have also taken place, including Sheldon Creed, Sammy Smith, and Chandler Smith moving to different teams.
"Daytona Doubleheader: Rain, Rescheduling, and Star-Studded Performances"
Five NASCAR drivers, including Daniel Suarez and AJ Allmendinger, will attempt to complete 800 miles of racing in Monday's doubleheader at Daytona International Speedway, with the Xfinity race at 11 a.m. ET and the Daytona 500 following at 4 p.m. ET. Suarez and Nemechek are full-time Cup drivers, while Herbst, Alfredo, and Allmendinger are full-time Xfinity drivers making select Cup starts this season.
"Rain Delays: NASCAR's Daytona Xfinity Series Opener Postponed to Monday"
NASCAR postponed the Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway from Saturday to Monday due to steady rain, with the race now set to begin at 11 a.m. ET on FS1. The Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest event, is still scheduled for Sunday afternoon but faces a high chance of rain, potentially leading to a postponement to Monday. NASCAR has 30 custom-made vehicles on-site to dry the track, and Team Penske's Joey Logano is on the pole for the Daytona 500.
"Ultimate Guide to NASCAR Xfinity Series: Daytona 500 Weekend"
The Daytona Xfinity race, United Rentals 300, has been postponed to Monday at 11 a.m. due to rain. It can be watched on FS1 or streamed on platforms like fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on Fox.
"Daytona's NASCAR Truck Race Ends in Fiery Chaos and Milestone Win"
A fiery 12-truck crash occurred during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway, with Taylor Gray's truck going airborne and flipping after being hit by another vehicle. The wreck resulted in the 12th caution of the race, and Nick Sancez ultimately secured the victory. Despite saying he was "fine," Gray expressed frustration and questioned the actions of another driver involved in the crash. The Daytona 500 is set to take place on Sunday.
"Daytona 500 Weekend: Xfinity Series Qualifying Results and Race Schedule"
Jesse Love claimed the pole position for the Xfinity Series' United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway, narrowly beating teammate Austin Hill. The qualifying session was moved due to rain, and the race start time was adjusted as well. Other notable drivers in the lineup include AJ Allmendinger, Hailie Deegan, and Frankie Muniz.
"Daytona's Saturday NASCAR Schedule: A Fast-Paced Thrill"
The Xfinity Series and Cup teams are set to hit the track at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, with the Xfinity race kicking off the season and featuring defending winner Austin Hill. The lineup will also include last season’s ARCA champion Jesse Love and Hailie Deegan, who moves up to Xfinity after three seasons in the Truck Series. The day's schedule includes Cup Series practice and Xfinity Series qualifying, with a high chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race.
Daytona ARCA 200 Race Moved to Friday Evening Due to Weather
NASCAR has adjusted race times at Daytona International Speedway due to anticipated inclement weather, moving the ARCA Menards Series season opener to Friday evening at 10:30 p.m. The decision also affects the Fresh From Florida 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, which is now scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Fans with Saturday grandstand tickets or admission to the Hard Rock Bet Fanzone will have access to the double-header.
"NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Daytona Race Guide and TV Schedule"
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Clean Harbors 175 will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin. The Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast on FS1, with qualifying at 3 p.m. ET and the race at 7:30 p.m. ET. Viewers can also live-stream the event on fubo TV and DirecTV Stream for free. Defending champ Zane Smith and reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes are among the notable competitors, while Thad Moffitt, grandson of NASCAR legend Richard Petty, will be a key storyline as he competes full-time in the series with a newly formed race team.