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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — August 29

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.

Start time

7:30 PM ET

Local time

Watch

HBO Max, NBC

Track

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, FL

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NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona: race context and what to watch

Why this NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona matters

The NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona is the Cup regular-season finale that locks the top-16 Chase field and the return Cup Series visit to Daytona International Speedway. It brings a drafting race where the order can swing in the final miles.

How Daytona International Speedway races

Daytona's high-banked 2.5-mile tri-oval creates large drafting packs; drivers need lane momentum, partners and precise timing for the final block or pass.

What race fans should watch

Cup teams must balance stage points with the setup and track position needed for the final run. Follow lane energy, controlled pushes and which drivers save a move for the final run. The cutoff is fixed after this race, so a penalty or crash cannot be recovered in the regular season. For this event, the season role is the Cup regular-season finale that locks the top-16 Chase field.

Race-specific background checked against Official NASCAR 2026 schedule and race-weekend information. Schedule, lineup and result fields are maintained separately from this guide.

Weekend timeline

NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona practice, qualifying and race schedule

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NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona

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Race status

NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona live status and results

This event is marked Scheduled. The finishing order will be added to this page after the race, so the same URL works for planning and post-race review.

Starting grid

NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona starting lineup

The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.

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Quick answers

NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona FAQ

When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona?

The race is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.

What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona start?

The listed start is 7:30 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.

What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona on?

The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, NBC. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.

Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona?

The event is at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. It is listed as a superspeedway.

How to use this tool

Use this race weekend hub

  1. 1

    Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.

  2. 2

    Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.

  3. 3

    After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.

Race fan notes:
  • A positive +/− number means the driver finished ahead of the starting spot.
  • Use + Calendar for this event only; the lineup page is easiest to scan once qualifying is official.