Daytona 500 Chaos: The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season roars to life this weekend with the legendary Daytona 500—the crown jewel of stock car racing. Now in its 67th edition, the 500-mile thriller at Daytona International Speedway has produced 43 different winners since its inception in 1959, from Lee Petty to last year’s champion, William Byron.
Could 2025 bring a first-time victor? Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, and Chase Elliott are among the biggest names yet to hoist the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
NASCAR Adjusts Daytona 500 Start Time
With anticipation building, NASCAR has made a last-minute schedule change due to incoming storms in Daytona Beach. The race, originally set for 2:30 pm ET, has been moved up to 1:30 pm ET on Sunday, February 16, 2025, to avoid weather delays.
Below is the updated start time for your city:
| City (Time Zone) | Start Time |
|---|---|
| New York, NY (ET) | 1:30 pm |
| Chicago, IL (CT) | 12:30 pm |
| Phoenix, AZ (MT) | 11:30 am |
| Los Angeles, CA (PT) | 10:30 am |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR (BRT) | 3:30 pm |
| London, GB (GMT) | 6:30 pm |
| Sydney, AU (AEDT) | 5:30 am (Monday) |
How to Watch the 2025 Daytona 500
The race will be broadcast live on FOX in the U.S., with radio coverage available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. International fans can catch the action via the following networks:
| Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX |
| United Kingdom | Viaplay Group |
| Australia | Fox Sports Australia |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Canada | TSN, RDS |
| Germany | More Than Sports, Sport1 |
| Brazil | Bandriantes |
| Japan | Gaora |
The Daytona 500 always delivers high-speed drama, surprise winners, and jaw-dropping moments. Will history be made again this Sunday?
News in Brief: Daytona 500 Chaos
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the 67th Daytona 500 on February 16. Due to weather concerns, the start time has moved to 1:30 pm ET. Broadcasts air on FOX, MRN, and SiriusXM. Top drivers seek victory in NASCAR’s biggest race—will a new champion emerge?
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