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2026 Daytona 500 Faces Weather Threat Ahead of Race

2/12/2026

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  • The 2026 Daytona 500 faces weather risk as scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • Rain chances rise before the 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) start, potentially delaying the race.
  • The event has a history of weather disruptions, including the 2021 race finishing after midnight due to rain delays.