Daytona International Speedway Weekend Preview: Xfinity and Cup Series Racing Under the Lights
This weekend, Daytona International Speedway will host back-to-back nights of NASCAR racing with the Xfinity and Cup Series taking center stage. The action kicks off with Xfinity and Cup qualifying on Friday afternoon, followed by a 100-lap Xfinity race at 7:30 p.m. ET. The defending Xfinity race winner, Ryan Truex, will not be competing in the 39-driver field. On Saturday, the Cup Series will take to the track for the regular-season finale, determining the 16-driver playoff field. Last year's Cup race winner, Harrison Burton, will not be racing on Saturday but will be competing in the Xfinity race on Friday.
The schedule for the weekend includes garage open and track activities on both Friday and Saturday. Friday's weather forecast predicts scattered thunderstorms with a high of 89 degrees and a 60% chance of rain. The start of the Xfinity race is expected to see temperatures around 81 degrees with a 55% chance of rain. On Saturday, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high of 87 degrees and a 40% chance of rain. The Cup race is set to start with temperatures around 81 degrees and a 45% chance of rain.
Get ready for an exciting weekend of NASCAR racing at Daytona International Speedway as the Xfinity and Cup Series take on the challenge of the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Don't miss the action as drivers battle for victory and playoff spots in these thrilling races under the lights at the World Center of Racing.