Daytona 500 schedule released for NASCAR’s season-opener
NASCAR’s season-opening race is set to return to Daytona Beach, Florida. The race will be run on Saturday, February 13th, 2027.
The Clash made it’s debut in 1979 at Daytona International Speedway. It remained at the 2.5-mile track until 2021. It made a single run on the Daytona Road Course in 2021 before switching venues.
Between 2022-2024, the race was run on a temporary built track inside the LA Coliseum. And for the last two years, the race has been run at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Now, the race it returning to its roots. The 2.5-mile oval of Daytona International Speedway will host The Clash ahead of the famed Daytona 500.
Daytona International Speedway comments
“The pairing of a fan-favorite event like The Clash with a premier vodka brand in Wheatley American Vodka is the perfect way to welcome home one of NASCAR’s most beloved traditions to open Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth for 2027,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher.
“The Wheatley Vodka Clash adds another can’t-miss event to an already unforgettable week, creating even more opportunities for our fans to experience the energy and excitement that make Speedweeks so special. It all builds toward the DAYTONA 500—The Great American Race—and the start of another unforgettable NASCAR season at the World Center of Racing.”
DAYTONA 500 Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 13
Wheatley Vodka Clash
Wednesday, Feb. 17
NASCAR Cup Series DAYTONA 500 Qualifying Presented by Busch Light
Thursday, Feb. 18
NASCAR Cup Series Duel at Daytona
Friday, Feb. 19
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race
Saturday, Feb. 20
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series races
Sunday, Feb. 21
NASCAR Cup Series DAYTONA 500
Daytona 500 Race Results: February 15, 2026 (NASCAR)
Coke 400 Race Weekend Schedule
Friday, Aug. 27
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race
Saturday, Aug. 28
NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400
