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Weather forecast may disrupt NASCAR Daytona weekend schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Weather forecast may disrupt NASCAR Daytona weekend schedule

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

5:00 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Daytona Weekend Schedule and Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact the Cup Series Finale?

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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