Daytona 500: NASCAR opens its regular season soon, here's what to know
With NASCAR's preseason kickoff, the Clash at the Coliseum, coming up on Sunday, that can only mean the Daytona 500 is looming ever closer.
In fact, just two weeks from Sunday, the 66th running of the Great American Race will start the 2024 Cup Series regular season. It will mark the 76th season in NASCAR history.
What to know before the Super Bowl of stockcar racing? Well, plenty.
But from dates, times and locations to tickets to prerace concerts and betting odds, we've got you covered!
So, let's take a look at some general information surrounding the 2024 Daytona 500:
When is the Daytona 500 in 2024?
The Daytona 500 will be held on February 18, capping off Speedweek.
What time does the Daytona 500 start?
The Daytona 500 is set to start at 2:30 p.m.
Where is the Daytona 500 held?
The Daytona 500 is held at Daytona International Speedway located at 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
How many laps is the Daytona 500?
The race is scheduled for 200 laps, though that number grow if late caution flags necessitate overtime. Last year's race, for example, went a total of 212 laps.
Is the Daytona 500 sold out?
In terms of box office tickets, the 2024 Daytona 500 has been sold out since November. Yet, tickets can still be had through second-market distributors.
Daytona 500 tickets
Like StubHub and SeatGeek! Currently, single tickets can be found starting at around $150.
How can I watch the Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500 will air on Fox.
Who won the 2023 Daytona 500?
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. picked up his first win in the Great American Race in 2023.
Daytona 500 pre race concert 2024: Pitbull to perform
Pitbull will perform the pre race concert at this year's Daytona 500.
Who is the grand marshal of the Daytona 500? The Rock!
Wrestler and action-movie start Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will serve as the 2024 Daytona 500 grand marshal.
Daytona 500 headset rentals
Scanners and headphones may be rented for Speedweek through Racing Electronics. The cost is $47.95 for the week and must be secured ahead of time through the company website.
Daytona 500 entry list: Jimmie Johnson is back!
- Ross Chastain: No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
- Austin Cindric: No. 2 Team Penske Ford
- Austin Dillon: No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Josh Berry: No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
- Kyle Larson: No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Brad Keselowski: No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
- Corey LaJoie: No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
- Kyle Busch: No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Chase Elliott: No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Noah Gragson: No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
- Denny Hamlin: No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Ryan Blaney: No. 12 Team Penske Ford
- Chase Briscoe: No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
- Driver TBA: No. 15 Rick Ware Racing Ford
- AJ Allmendinger: No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
- Chris Buescher: No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
- Martin Truex Jr.: No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Christopher Bell: No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Harrison Burton: No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
- Joey Logano: No. 22 Team Penske Ford
- Bubba Wallace: No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
- William Byron: No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Daniel Hemric: No. 31 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
- Michael McDowell: No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Kaz Grala: No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Todd Gilliland: No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Ryan Preece: No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
- John Hunter Nemechek: No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
- Erik Jones: No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
- Tyler Reddick: No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: No. 47 JTG Daugherty Chevrolet
- Alex Bowman: No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Justin Haley: No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
- Ty Gibbs: No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- David Ragan: No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
- Anthony Alfredo: No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet
- Zane Smith: No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
- Carson Hocevar: No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
- BJ McLeod: No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet
- Jimmie Johnson: No. 84 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
- Daniel Suarez: No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Odds to win Daytona 500
- Ryan Blaney +900
- Denny Hamlin +1100
- Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher +1200
- William Byron +1300
- Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson +1500
- Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell +1750
- Ross Chastain +2000
- Martin Truex Jr., Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Tyler Reddick, Austin Cindric +2250
- Ty Gibbs, Chase Briscoe +2500
- Josh Berry, Austin Dillon, Alex Bowman, Erik Jones +3000
- Daniel Suarez, Ryan Preece +4000
- John Hunter Nemechek +5000
- Carson Hocevar, Corey LaJoie, Daniel Hemric, AJ Allmendinger, Todd Gilliland, Justin Haley +6000
- Zane Smith, Harrison Burton +7500
- JJ Yeley, Ty Dillon +150000
- B.J. McLeod +200000
