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The 68th Daytona 500, NASCAR’s legendary season-opening “Great American Race,” takes place Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Parking lots open as early as 6:00 a.m. ET, and gates typically open around 9:00 a.m. ET so fans can settle in well before the action. **The main race — 200 laps covering 500 miles — begins at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET, following the pre-race festivities, driver introductions, and the traditional pageantry that kick off the NASCAR Cup Series season. To be there live, you can purchase tickets through the official Daytona International Speedway event page (with grandstand, fan zone access, and hospitality options) here: https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/available-inventory/
