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NASCAR Cup · Daytona International Speedway · Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona 500

Wed, Feb 17 – Sun, Feb 21, 2027

69th Daytona 500; season opener, the Great American Race. Duels Thu Feb 18 confirmed; Wednesday qualifying per customary Speedweeks format. Start time TBA.

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Right now at Daytona International Speedway: 74°24°, mostly clear, wind 8 mph13 km/h E. Yellow flag today.

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Rain fell on 7 of the last 10 race-day weekends here; the hottest was 88°31° in 2026.

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The weekend

Facts

Series
NASCAR Cup
Track
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
Dates
Wed, Feb 17 – Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Main event
Sun, Feb 21
Usual weekend
Presidents' Day weekend, mid-February; pole qualifying Wednesday, Duels Thursday
Date status
Confirmed date
Weight
Crown jewel
Notes
69th Daytona 500; season opener, the Great American Race. Duels Thu Feb 18 confirmed; Wednesday qualifying per customary Speedweeks format. Start time TBA.
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