Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's biggest race, the Great American Race, held at Daytona International Speedway to open the Cup Series points season. Five hundred miles of high-speed pack racing makes it a fixture for motorsport fans. The 2027 race is scheduled for Sunday 21 February (start time to be confirmed, usually evening UK time), with coverage listed on HBO Max. Check which local venues are showing it.