With the threat of rain looming, NASCAR moved up the start time one hour for Sunday’s Daytona 500 to 1:30 p.m. ET.

NASCAR has moved the 2025 Daytona 500 start time to 1:30 p.m. ET on February 16 due to anticipated weather conditions.

The speedway encouraged attendees to arrive early due to "increased security measures," as President Donald Trump is expected to attend.

NASCAR Cup Series season opens Sunday with the Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway. Here's how our experts picked the 2025 NASCAR champion.

Denny Hamlin is the only three-time winner in the 2025 Daytona 500 field, making him one of six drivers to ever win at least three Daytona 500s. He will try to become the third driver to win the Great American Race on four occasions when he competes in this year's race at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday at 2:30 p.