Daytona 500 Practice Nixed by Rain_ As anticipation builds for the final preliminary event ahead of the Daytona 500, all eyes remain fixed on the radar, with weather playing a decisive role in today’s proceedings.
The United Rentals 300, scheduled to kick off shortly after 5 p.m., finds itself in a precarious position on damp asphalt. While the forecast hasn’t worsened, it certainly hasn’t improved either.
Before the race gets underway, the Cup cars vying for glory in the Daytona 500 have one last shot at fine-tuning their setups with a 50-minute practice session slated for this morning at 10:30.
Following closely on its heels, Xfinity Series qualifying takes center stage an hour later, setting the stage for an afternoon of high-speed action.
Stay tuned for updates as the day unfolds.
Daytona 500 Rain Update
It appears that Friday’s initial Cup Series practice session will stand as its sole outing.
The practice slated for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, catering to the Daytona 500 contenders, has been officially called off due to inclement weather. Bob Pockrass of Fox was first to report the cancellation.
As of now, there have been no further adjustments to Saturday’s schedule, with Xfinity qualifying still on track to commence at 11:30.
Daytona 500 Schedule of Events: Saturday, February 17
With the ARCA Menards race shifted from Saturday to late Friday night, the Saturday schedule undergoes a slight rejig.
However, the looming threat of rain keeps everyone on edge. While no updates have been issued thus far, any potential postponements will be promptly communicated.
For now, here’s what the schedule looks like
- 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. — Cup Series Practice
- 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Xfinity Series Qualifying
- 5 p.m. — Xfinity Series, United Rentals 300 (FS1)
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Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) Daytona 500 Practice Nixed by Rain
Q: Does Daytona 500 run in the rain?
Ans: If rainfall arrives before the Daytona 500’s commencement, race officials will assess the situation, potentially delaying the race’s start until the track is sufficiently dried.
Q: What happens if the Daytona 500 gets rained out?
Ans: In the event of a postponement of the Daytona 500, ticketholders have the option to exchange their tickets for any participating event or for the following year’s Daytona 500.
Q: Is Daytona 500 postponed 2024?
Ans: As of now, the 2024 Daytona 500 has not been rescheduled or postponed. The race is still scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. CT on Sunday and will be televised by Fox.
Q: How long is Daytona Speedway?
Ans: Daytona’s tri-oval boasts impressive dimensions, spanning 2.500 miles (4.023 kilometers) with steep 31° banking in the turns and slightly less banking at 18° at the start/finish line. The front straight stretches 3,800 feet (1,200 meters), while the back straight, also known as the “superstretch,” measures 3,000 feet (910 meters) in length.
Q: Why doesn t NASCAR have rain tires?
Ans: The use of slick tires on NASCAR vehicles along with the smooth surface of the racetrack can spell trouble when even a slight drizzle occurs. To mitigate rain delays, a new wet weather package has been sanctioned for use on oval circuits.
