Due to potential inclement weather in the Daytona Beach area on Sunday, the 2025 Daytona 500 start time has been moved up by one hour. The race will now begin at 1:30 PM ET, with the green flag scheduled for 2:00 PM ET.

Important Schedule Changes:

• Parking lots open: 6:00 AM ET
• Hard Rock Bet Fanzone opens: 8:30 AM ET
• Gates and hospitality open: 9:00 AM ET

Event organizers strongly recommend early arrival due to enhanced security measures and potential traffic delays. Attendees should expect longer lines at entry gates due to increased screening processes.

Pre-race entertainment remains unchanged, featuring:

• Performance by Pitbull
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flyover during the National Anthem

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