🏁 Daytona 500 Start Time Update — 2026 “Great American Race” 🏁
The 68th running of the Daytona 500 — NASCAR’s most iconic and anticipated race — is set for Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
📣 Important Timing Details:
• 📅 Race Day: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
• ⏰ Official Start Time (TV programming): 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
• 🏎️ Green Flag (actual race start): ~2:13 p.m. ET
This year’s start time was adjusted one hour earlier than originally scheduled to help ensure the full 500 miles are completed amid a forecast of possible rain later in the day.
📺 Broadcast Info: The race will be televised live on FOX, with pre-race coverage beginning before the green flag.
Whether you’re tuning in from home or planning your race-day schedule, make sure you’re ready ahead of the early-afternoon kick-off — it’s one of NASCAR’s most thrilling moments each season!
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