Start your engines an hour early, NASCAR fans! Due to potential inclement weather in the Daytona Beach area, NASCAR has officially moved up the start of the 67th Daytona 500 to 1:30 PM ET on Sunday—one hour earlier than originally planned.
🏁 Revised Schedule for Daytona 500 Sunday:
📍 Gates & Hospitality Open – 9:00 AM ET
🎶 Hard Rock Bet Fanzone Opens – 8:30 AM ET
🚗 Parking Lots Open – 6:00 AM ET
Heightened Security & Traffic Advisory:
NASCAR is urging all fans to arrive early due to increased security measures at Daytona International Speedway. Expect:
✔️ Longer wait times at entry gates due to enhanced screening.
✔️ Unpredictable traffic delays—plan ahead and allow extra time for arrival.
No Rainout on the Party! 🎶 ✈️
Despite the schedule shift, fans will still enjoy the full pre-race spectacle, including:
🔥 Pitbull’s high-energy performance to pump up the crowd.
✈️ The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ epic flyover at the conclusion of the National Anthem.
With an adjusted green flag time and all the pre-race pageantry intact, Sunday’s Great American Race is shaping up to be an unforgettable one—just make sure you set your clocks forward and buckle up early! 🚀