The anticipation for the NASCAR Cup Series is reaching its peak as the starting lineup for the prestigious Daytona 500 has been officially set.
The qualifying rounds and thrilling duel races have determined the positions of the top drivers who will battle it out on the iconic 2.5-mile track in Daytona Beach, Florida. Let’s dive into the details of the starting lineup and the comprehensive TV schedule for the Daytona 500 weekend.
Daytona 500 Starting Lineup – February 18, 2024
- Joey Logano (Qualifying Time)
- Michael McDowell (Qualifying Time)
- Tyler Reddick (Duel 1)
- Christopher Bell (Duel 2)
- Chase Elliott (Duel 1)
- Austin Cindric (Duel 2)
- Alex Bowman (Duel 1)
- Denny Hamlin (Duel 2)
- Carson Hocevar (Duel 1)
- John Hunter Nemechek (Duel 2)
- Erik Jones (Duel 1)
- Harrison Burton (Duel 2)
- Daniel Suarez (Duel 1)
- Zane Smith (Duel 2)
- Ty Gibbs (Duel 1)
- Brad Keselowski (Duel 2)
- Kyle Larson (Duel 1)
- William Byron (Duel 2)
- Chris Buescher (Duel 1)
- Chase Briscoe (Duel 2)
The starting lineup is a mix of experienced veterans and rising stars, promising an exhilarating race for fans worldwide. The intensity is palpable as Logano and McDowell lock in their spots on the front row with impressive qualifying times.
Race Info and TV Schedule
The Daytona 500, the pinnacle of NASCAR’s season, is set to cover a distance of 500 miles, equivalent to 200 laps on the iconic Daytona International Speedway. The race will be divided into three stages, with Stage 1 ending on Lap 65, Stage 2 concluding on Lap 130, and the Final Stage reaching its climax on Lap 200.
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Daytona 500 Purse: An impressive $28,035,991, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already highly anticipated event.
TV Schedule – Daytona 500 Weekend
Wednesday – February 14, 2024
- 8:15pm ET: FS1 | MRN | Sirius XM – NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Qualifying
Press Pass: Post NCS Qual
Thursday – February 15, 2024
- 4:05pm ET: No TV – ARCA Menards Series Practice
- 5:05pm ET: FS1 – NASCAR Truck Series Practice
- 7:00pm ET: FS1 | MRN | Sirius XM – NASCAR Cup Series Daytona Duel 1
- 8:45pm ET: FS1 | MRN | Sirius XM – NASCAR Cup Series Daytona Duel 1
Press Pass: Post NCS Race
Friday – February 16, 2024
- 1:30pm ET: No TV – ARCA Menards Series Qualifying
- 2:30pm ET: NASCAR.com – Press Pass
- 3:00pm ET: FS1 | MRN – NASCAR Truck Series Qualifying
- 4:15pm ET: NASCAR.com – Press Pass
- 4:35pm ET: FS1 | MRN – NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice
- 5:35pm ET: FS1 | MRN – NASCAR Cup Series Practice
Press Pass: Post NCS Prac
- 7:30pm ET: FS1 | MRN | Sirius XM – NASCAR Truck Series Race
Press Pass: Post NCTS Race
- 10:30pm ET: FS2 / FS1 – ARCA Menards Series Race
Saturday – February 17, 2024
- 10:30am ET: FS1 | MRN – NASCAR Cup Series Final Practice
- 11:30am ET: FS1 | MRN – NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying
- 5:00pm ET: FS1 | MRN | Sirius XM – NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
Press Pass: Post NXS Race
Sunday – February 18, 2024
- 2:30 pm ET: FOX | MRN | Sirius XM – NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500
Press Pass: Post NCS Race
As the weekend unfolds, fans can immerse themselves in the thrill of NASCAR with a schedule packed with qualifying, practice sessions, and the culminating event, the Daytona 500, promising high-speed action, intense competition, and the crowning of a champion at Daytona International Speedway.
Stay tuned for a weekend full of adrenaline-pumping moments as the NASCAR Cup Series kicks off its season in grand style at Daytona Beach, Florida.
