Daytona 500: How to watch the 2024 'Great American Race'

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Rev up your engines! The Daytona 500, one of NASCAR's biggest races, is returning to Central Florida this weekend.

The action begins at Daytona International Speedway at 1 p.m. ET Sunday with NASCAR RaceDay on FOX, followed by "The Great American Race" at 2:30 p.m. ET.

What is the Daytona 500?

The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series season-opener held annually in Daytona Beach. It is considered the "most prestigious and important" race in NASCAR. 

The Daytona 500 has opened the NASCAR season every February since 1982.

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How to watch 

The race can be watched on the FOX channel or live-streamed on the FOX Sports app.

Daytona 500 starting lineup

  • Joey Logano
  • Michael McDowell
  • Tyler Reddick
  • Christopher Bell
  • Chase Elliot
  • Austin Cindric
  • Alex Bowman
  • Denny Hamlin
  • Carson Hocevar
  • John Hunter Nemechek
  • Erik Jones
  • Harrison Burton
  • Daniel Suárez
  • Zane Smith
  • Ty Gibbs
  • Brad Keselowski
  • Kyle Larson
  • William Byron
  • Chris Buescher
  • Chase Briscoe
  • Ross Chastain
  • Justin Haley
  • Jimmie Johnson
  • William ‘Bubba’ Wallace Jr.
  • Ryan Preece
  • Kaz Grala
  • Martin Truex Jr.
  • A.J. Allmendigner
  • Corey LaJoie
  • Josh Berry 
  • Todd Gilliland
  • Ryan Blaney
  • Austin Dillon
  • Kyle Busch
  • Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
  • Riley Herbst
  • Daniel Hemric
  • Noah Gragson
  • Anthony Alfredo
  • David Ragan

What races are being held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday?

Friday, Feb. 16

  • Daytona ARCA 200 | 10:30 p.m. ET.

Saturday, Feb. 17

  • United Rentals 300 | 5 p.m. ET.

Sunday, Feb. 18

  • Daytona 500 | 2:30 p.m. ET
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