Forecast for Coke Zero Sugar 400 indicates chance of rain at Daytona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
One week remains before the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, scheduled for August 29. The weather forecast suggests humidity and thunderstorms in the area, with a 70% chance of rain on race day. Since 1999, eight of the 27 summer races at Daytona have been affected by weather delays. As the race approaches, updated forecasts will be crucial for teams and fans alike.
- •Race scheduled for August 29 at 7:30 p.m.
- •Forecast predicts thunderstorms with high humidity.
- •70% chance of rain expected on race day.
- •Eight out of 27 summer races have faced weather issues since 1999.
- •AccuWeather forecasts stormy weather in the days leading up to the race.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR weather forecast for Coke Zero Sugar 400: One week to go before Daytona race
"There's almost always a chance of rain for Daytona Beach's summertime Cup Series race. AccuWeather lists one again for the 2026 event.
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