2024 NASCAR Cup Season Opener Daytona 500 Live Online

On 18 Feb 2024

 

This week marks the start of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Season Opener race, the Daytona 500. Find out more about the track, schedule, TV stations, weather forecast, live stream, and replay here.

Ryan Blaney, the champion of Team Penske, will begin his quest to defend the title at the famed Daytona 500.

The 500-mile race is expected to be difficult for drivers competing at the prestigious Daytona International Speedway. This legendary location captivated onlookers not too long ago with the exciting Daytona 24 Hours event. With a narrow 2.1-second advantage over Cadillac, Porsche Penske Motorsport won that incredible race, putting on an incredible show on the 3.56-mile road course at the Speedway.

When will the NASCAR Daytona 500 Begin? 

Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm ET
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The 2024 NASCAR Cup season opener, the Daytona 500, will begin on Sunday, February 18, at 2:30 p.m. local time. Fans may watch the Daytona qualifying races before the most important race, the Daytona 500. The Daytona Duels will take place on February 15, 2024.

 

How can I watch the Daytona 500 NASCAR live stream?

One of the most prestigious events on the NASCAR schedule is the Daytona 500, which you can watch live from anywhere on the globe by subscribing to Nascartvlive.com without the need for a VPN or cable. No matter how far you are from your home or abroad, NASCAR TV Live provides an affordable streaming platform that makes it simple for you to watch your favorite NASCAR event live on your smart devices in high definition.

 

2024 NASCAR Cup Daytona 500 Schedule

 

Date	Session	start time
Wednesday 14 February	Daytona 500 Qualifying	8:15 pm ET
Thursday 15 February	Duel Race 1	7:00 pm ET
Thursday 15 February	Duel Race 2	8:45 pm ET
Friday 16 February	Daytona 500 Practice 1	5:35 pm ET
Saturday 17 February	Daytona 500 Practice 2	10:30 am ET
Sunday 18 February	Daytona 500	2:30 pm ET

 

About Track: Daytona International Speedway

The Daytona track is a 2.5-mile triangular oval, featuring four distinct corners that proudly display remarkable 31-degree banking. However, when racing enthusiasts pass through the start-finish zone nestled amidst the tri-oval segment embellished with grandstands, the banking gracefully transforms into a more restrained 18 degrees.

The Daytona 500 is completed by driving around the track for 200 laps, which amounts to approximately four hours. This famous race is part of a trio of Cup circuits, including Talladega Superspeedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. These particular tracks are known as drafting tracks because racers strategically align their vehicles one after another to harness the slipstream effect, resulting in a boost in speed.

Weather forecast for the Daytona 500

Due to its position on the coast of Florida, rainfall is a rare occurrence during the Daytona 500 event held in February. The unreliable nature of long-term forecasts is primarily due to the tropical climate prevailing in the area.

The weather outlook for the next few days doesn't bring much cheer. Saturday is anticipated to have an overwhelming 97% chance of intense rainfall. Similarly, Sunday's forecast doesn't look any better, with a 75% chance of rain during the day and sporadic showers in the evening. If the rain continues, there is a potential scenario where the race might have to take place late at night, with the assistance of floodlights for illumination.