The NASCAR season kicks off at full speed with Sunday’s Daytona 500.
Forty drivers will aim to make history at the famous Daytona International Speedway.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won this race last year from 31st place after finishing in the top 10 once before.
This was Stenhouse’s second win at the track, having won the 2017 Cork Zero 400, and was also Stenhouse’s third career victory. He also won the 2017 GEICO 500 at Talladega and has eight wins in the Xfinity Series.
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A “Happy Daytona Day” flag is raised during the 65th NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Joey Logano, who took pole position this year, won the 2015 race after starting fifth. He finished second last year after starting third, marking his fourth top-five and seventh top-10.
Here’s what you need to know about the “Great American Race.”
When does the race start?
The 66th running of the Daytona 500 begins at 2:30 PM ET. You can watch the race on FOX. Saturday’s practice was canceled due to weather, but conditions are improving for Sunday.
What is the starting lineup?
1st row – Joey Logano, Michael McDowell
2nd row – Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell
3rd row – Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric
4th row – Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin
5th row – Carson Josevar, John Hunter Nemechek
6th row – Erik Jones, Harrison Burton
7th row – Daniel Suarez, Zane Smith
8th row – Ty Gibbs, Brad Keselowski
Pre-race ceremony ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series 65th Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
Nascar truck is airlifted out after 12 vehicles are badly damaged at Daytona
9th row – Kyle Larson, William Byron
10th row – Chris Buescher, Chase Briscoe
Row 11 – Ross Chastain, Justin Haley
Row 12 – Jimmie Johnson, Bubba Wallace
Row 13 – Ryan Preece, Kaz Grala
14th row – Martin Truex Jr., AJ Allmendinger
15th row – Corey Lajoie, Josh Berry
Row 16 – Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney
Row 17 – Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch
Row 18 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Riley Herbst
Row 19 – Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson
Row 20 – Anthony Alfredo, David Regan
Who has the fastest practice time?
Hamlin scored a 45.575 in the first practice, reaching a top speed of 197.477. Seven others, including Johnson and Wallace, were under 46 seconds. Logano’s score of 49.465 was his best in qualifying.
The 65th NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 will be held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 19, 2023. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Who has the most Daytona 500 wins?
Richard Petty has the most wins at this track with seven. Denny Hamlin has three wins, the most of any active driver. Dale Jarrett was the last driver to win from pole position in 2000.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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