NASCAR prepares for Daytona International Speedway events this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
NASCAR's official 28th race weekend of the 2026 season is set for Daytona International Speedway, featuring both the Cup Series and O'Reilly Series. Qualifying events for the O'Reilly Series and Cup Series will take place on Friday, August 28, followed by the Winn-Dixie 250 and Coke Zero Sugar 400 races on August 28 and 29, respectively. Ryan Blaney's victory over Daniel Suarez in 2025 looms over this year's competition, heightening the anticipation for this weekend's events.
- •O'Reilly Series Qualifying on August 28 at 3:00 p.m.
- •Cup Series Qualifying on August 28 at 5:00 p.m.
- •Winn-Dixie 250 race on August 28 at 7:30 p.m.
- •Coke Zero Sugar 400 race on August 29 at 7:30 p.m.
- •All events broadcast on ESPN Unlimited, truTV, and NBC
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch NASCAR live at Daytona in August 2026, full schedule
"Check out how to watch NASCAR live at Daytona International Speedway in August 2026! It is NASCAR's 28th official weekend of the 2026 season.
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