The year 2024 <a href="https://www.nascar.com/races/cup-series/2024/daytona-500/schedule/” target=”_blank”>Daytona 500 There is a possibility of delays due to the weather forecasts that predict thunderstorms. The Great American Race’s 66th anniversary is rapidly approaching and racing fans, teams, and officials are all closely watching updates. Can this be the continuation or the “curse” which has plagued recent events?
Then, Weather Channel While the weather forecast for Sunday’s race is favorable, it does not match up with what has been predicted throughout Speedweeks. While the excitement builds with each practice round and qualification, all eyes will be on Sunday’s forecast.
Earlier this week, practice sessions in both the ARCA Menards Series (ARCA Menards Series) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series were cancelled because of rain. These cancellations highlight the constant weather risk at Daytona International Speedway. Rain is expected to cause minimal interruptions for events scheduled from Thursday through Sunday. Particularly promising are the NASCAR Truck Series race on Friday and Thursday’s Duel At Daytona.
AccuWeather‘s forecast suggests an 88% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday itself. They state: “Windy, with showers and thunderstorms; it is not impossible that the race could be delayed or cancelled due to rain.” The Daytona 500 could be affected by these predictions. It is important to note that the weather can change as the race draws closer.
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In the past, Daytona 500 was often affected by weather. Only two of the five previous races have been completed without any major delays. The race in 2020 began on a Sunday, but ended on a Monday because of the weather. In 2021, there were also delays and the race ended in the early morning hours on Monday. It was only the 2nd time that the 2022 race had been postponed for a full day in its 66-year-history.
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Daytona 500 will be broadcast on Fox Sunday, February 16th 2024 at 2:30 pm ET. ET Sunday, 16th of February, 2024. Due to the possibility of bad weather, it is important that fans are aware of possible schedule modifications. The organizers will monitor weather forecasts and make adjustments to the schedule as required. For real-time information, follow trusted media outlets on social media and news websites.
What to watch and the full schedule for 2024 Daytona 500
The complete Daytona Speedweeks event schedule is available, along with the TV channels.
Tuesday, 14th February
- 10:05 a.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Practice 1 (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM)
- 8:15 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Qualifying (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM)
Thursday, February 15, 2019
- 4:05 p.m. ET: ARCA Menards Series – Practice
- 5:05 p.m. ET: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Practice (FS1)
- 7:00 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Duel 1 at Daytona (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM)
- 8:45 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Duel 2 at Daytona (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM)
Friday 16th of February
- 1:30 p.m. ET: ARCA Menards Series – Qualifying
- 3:00 p.m. ET: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Qualifying (FS1)
- 4:35 p.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series – Practice (CW)
- 5:35 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Practice 2 (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM)
- 7:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Fresh From Florida 250 (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM)
Saturday, February 17, 2019
- 10:00 a.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series – Qualifying (CW)
- 12:00 p.m. ET: ARCA Menards Series – Daytona ARCA 200 (FOX, MRN, SiriusXM)
- 3:05 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Practice 3 (FS2, MRN, SiriusXM)
- 5:00 p.m. ET: NASCAR Xfinity Series – United Rentals 300 (CW, MRN, SiriusXM)
Sunday, 18th February
- 2:30 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Daytona 500 (FOX, MRN, SiriusXM)