Weather forecast may disrupt NASCAR Daytona weekend schedule
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
NASCAR's regular season concludes this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, with qualifying on Friday, August 28, and the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday, August 29. Thunderstorms could complicate Friday's schedule, impacting both qualifying sessions and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. The forecast for Saturday also predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms, raising concerns about delays during the Cup Series finale. Drivers will compete for the remaining spots in the Chase field. Fans and participants are advised to monitor weather updates as conditions may change.
- •Friday schedule includes O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying and Cup Series qualifying.
- •Thunderstorms expected Friday afternoon could delay races.
- •Coke Zero Sugar 400 set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Saturday's forecast includes a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms.
- •Final opportunities for drivers to secure spots in the Chase.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Coke Zero Sugar 400 rain update: Final weather forecast for Daytona race
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Coke Zero Sugar 400 forecast: National Weather Service gives encouraging update
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Daytona Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend?
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Daytona Weekend Schedule and Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact the Cup Series Finale?
"NASCAR is headed back to Daytona International Speedway this weekend, and whenever the Cup Series rolls into Florida in late August, there is one variable capable of changing everything: the weather. For now, however, Mother Nature appears willing to cooperate. The early forecast for Daytona Beach calls for warm temperatures, a mixture of sunshine and […] The post NASCAR Daytona Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend? appeared first on HEAVY.
"NASCAR's regular-season finale arrives at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, but thunderstorms could interfere with Friday's qualifying and racing schedule as well as Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400.
"NASCAR's latest visit to Daytona kicks off with the Winn-Dixie 250 at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 will follow Saturday evening.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:06 AMCoke Zero Sugar 400 rain update: Final weather forecast for Daytona race
Coke Zero Sugar 400 day is here. What does the Daytona Beach forecast look like for tonight's NASCAR Cup Series race?
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:11 AMCoke Zero Sugar 400 forecast: National Weather Service gives encouraging update
NASCAR's latest visit to Daytona kicks off with the Winn-Dixie 250 at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 will follow Saturday evening.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:12 AMNASCAR Daytona Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend?
NASCAR is headed back to Daytona International Speedway this weekend, and whenever the Cup Series rolls into Florida in late August, there is one variable capable of changing everything: the weather. For now, however, Mother Nature appears willing to cooperate. The early forecast for Daytona Beach calls for warm temperatures, a mixture of sunshine and […] The post NASCAR Daytona Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend? appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:00 PMNASCAR Daytona Weekend Schedule and Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact the Cup Series Finale?
NASCAR's regular-season finale arrives at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, but thunderstorms could interfere with Friday's qualifying and racing schedule as well as Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400.
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