While the main event will take place on February 18, Sunday, Daytona 500 will commence on Wednesday, February 14. On Wednesday, February 14, Daytona 500 qualifying will begin at 8.15 pm (ET), as per a report in Autosport.
Dual race 1 and 2 will be held on February 15, Thursday. Daytona 500 Practice 1 will be held on Friday, February 16. The second practice session will be held on February 17, Saturday.
Meanwhile, Eric Peterson has been named president of Iowa Speedway as the track prepares for its first NASCAR Cup Series in June, NASCAR announced Thursday. Peterson, who replaced David Hyatt, has been NASCAR’s West Region senior director for corporate sales and has held various sales roles since joining International Speedway Corporation and Kansas Speedway in 2010.
The ARCA Menards Series opens the Cup Series weekend on June 14 and will be followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series race June 15. The Iowa Corn 350 is June 16. Iowa Speedway is about 30 miles east of Des Moines.
FAQs:
Q1. When is Daytona 500?
A1. Daytona 500 is taking place on Wednesday, February 14.Q2. Where can I watch Daytona 500?
A2. Daytona 500 can be watched on Viaplay Sports 1.
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