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NASCAR’s most famous race, the Daytona 500, takes center stage on Sunday as Cup Series drivers hit the gas at Daytona International Speedway for the 67th annual race.
The iconic race has been won by some of the biggest names in motorsports history, and another driver will look to add his name to the pantheon and lift the Harley J. Earl Trophy in victory lane.
Denny Hamlin, who won the “Great American Race” in 2016 and back-to-back in 2019-20, will look to cement his place in NASCAR history on Sunday. Another victory would make the Joe Gibbs Racing driver just the third to win the Daytona 500 at least four times – joining Richard Petty (seven) and Cale Yarborough (four).
But Hamlin will face challenges throughout the 41-driver field – which includes seven other former winners – as racers attempt to master the fast speeds and tight packs on the 2.5-mile superspeedway and make the winning move at just the right moment.
USA TODAY will provide all the latest updates, highlights and results of Sunday’s race. Follow along for all the action:
When is the 2025 Daytona 500?
The 2025 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. ET at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The time was moved up one hour from the original 2:30 p.m. start due to weather concerns.
What TV channel is the 2025 Daytona 500 on?
The 2025 Daytona 500 will be televised nationally on Fox.
Will there be a live stream of the 2025 Daytona 500?
The 2025 Daytona 500 can be streamed on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app. For those looking to cut the cord, the race can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial.
Watch the 2025 Daytona 500 on Fubo
Don’t be surprised if rain delays or temporarily halts any portion of the race, with a 60% chance of precipitation in the afternoon hours, according to National Weather Service. The forecast is for mostly cloudy skies early before transitioning to cloudy and windy, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The temperature is expected to be around 80 degrees for the start of the race.
The race is 200 laps around the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway for a total of 500 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) – Stage 1: 65 laps; Stage 2: 65 laps; Stage 3: 70 laps.
Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski are currently the favorites to win the Daytona 500, according to BetMGM. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 16.
- Ryan Blaney: +1200
- Joey Logano: +1200
- Denny Hamlin: +1200
- Kyle Busch: +1200
- Brad Keselowski: +1500
- Kyle Larson: +1600
- Chase Elliott: +1600
- William Byron: +2000
- Bubba Wallace +2000
- Christopher Bell +2000
- Chris Buescher: +2000
- Austin Cindric: +2000
- Chase Briscoe +2500
- Tyler Reddick +3000
- Alex Bowman +3000
- Ross Chastain +3000
- Todd Gilliland +3000
- Justin Allgaier +3000
Chase Briscoe, who posted the fastest time in Wednesday’s pole qualifying, will start on the pole for the 67th annual Daytona 500 in his first race with Joe Gibbs Racing. Team Penske’s Austin Cindric will start second after qualifying second. Bubba Wallace, of 23XI Racing, and Erik Jones, of Legacy Motor Club, will start on Row No. 2 after their finishes in Thursday’s Daytona Duel races.
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