Whether you're watching it live, on TV, or on the internet, you should be able to find a decent starting time for the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is set to start at 2:30pm Eastern Time on Sunday 27 February. FOX will air it.
The Daytona 500 will be running for three and half hours. It should finish around 6:30 pm Eastern Time on Sunday. High temperatures are forecast to be in the mid 70s and sunny. Although there is a chance of rain, it is unlikely that it will have any significant impact on the race.
Daytona International Speedway used to host the event on the July 4 holiday, but that date has been moved to later in the month. Mother Nature has made the track a victim for two years. It was originally supposed to take place Saturday night. But heavy rain caused the track to be delayed. Despite being delayed numerous times in recent years it seems that this race will go ahead on schedule.
The NASCAR Cup Series' Daytona 500 is the most popular race. Daytona International Speedway will host the race and many of the seats are already gone. The event will be televised nationally on FOX. It's also expected to stream on a host other services, such as the FOX Sports app.
The official start of the NASCAR Cup Series season is the Daytona 500, despite the fact that there are many other races at the track. It determines the final Cup playoff positions. This year, there will be six "Open" cars that will try to qualify for the event. These cars do not guarantee spots in every Cup Series race but are often a great bet to win.
The Daytona 500 is 200-lap event. It takes place on a 2.5-mile circuit at Daytona International Speedway. The race will be broken into three stages. Each stage is 65 laps in length. After lap 200, you will reach the end of the final stage.
Daytona 500 is the largest race of the year. Several other races will be held in Daytona over the week before the event. These two qualifying races will determine the drivers that will take part in Daytona 500. The first qualifying session will see the participation of the top-66 racers.
A pre-race show will be presented to accompany the Daytona 500. This will be hosted live by Tom Ranldi on FOX. A 'pit' reporter will be present to give race reports and comment on the action.
The Daytona Duels is another pre-race event. These are two 150-mile races that will determine the order of the 500 field. Each of these races will determine the order in which the 500-person field is organized.
Daytona 500 will also feature an honorary starter. The honorary starter is Lachlan Murdoch, the CEO of the Fox Corporation. He will not only wave the green flag, but also give the command to begin engines.
FAQ
Where do race car drivers get their training?
Drivers of race cars learn how to drive through different ways. Most learn how to drive a car. Then they move on to a simulator. A simulator is a computer game that simulates real life. You are seated in a room and can control a car.
Then, you can put your skills to use in real-life. You'll learn how to navigate around corners and make sharp turns.
This will allow you to compete with other drivers.
Who invented the car racing sport?
Invented by Charles Brady King, who built the first automobile racecourse in Long Island, New York, in 1896. The first auto race took place on July 4th that same year.
What's the length of a race?
Different types of races have different lengths.
You can take part in endurance races for many days.
Other races are shorter such as sprint races.
Statistics
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- In 2009, the slick tires returned as a part of revisions to the rules for the 2009 season; slicks have no grooves and give up to 18% more contact with the track. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
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How To
How to get started with motorsports
The first step is to learn how to drive. Once you have this skill, you can start racing. A team is necessary if you are to race professionally. To be successful in this profession, you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate well with others as well as your understanding of how to win races. You must also be willing to put yourself on the line and risk injury. Final word: If you wish to be a professional driver you must thoroughly study the sport. You need to know everything about driving including engine maintenance and strategy.