Daytona 500

 What is the Daytona 500?The Daytona 500 is an iconic 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series season-opener held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. This thrilling event is regarded as the most prestigious race in NASCAR. Racing cars chase each other around a 2.5-mile track and reach speeds of up to 200 mph. The cars will race for 200 laps and cover a total distance of 500 miles, hence the race name.Known also as 'The Great American Race' this is a unique event that motorsport fanatics won't want to miss.Need to knowThe race lasts approximately three and a half hours. Tickets can be purchased in advance online along with camping spots and fan zone passes.Did you know?The Daytona 500 has opened the NASCAR season every February since 1982.For more information on this exciting event, click on the link provided on this page and plan your next unforgettable experience. Don't forget, if you do attend Flow Glow come back to this page to rate and review it. We always love to hear from our GoWhereWhen.com community!