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Daytona 500: Schedule and how to watch 2024 NASCAR Cup opener
preparation and fine-tuning. Once all is set, the Daytona 500 kicks off on Sunday at 2:30pm ET. The race will witness defending champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and six other previous winners battling it out on the historic 2.5-mile oval at Daytona International Speedway. Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is unique, with a random draw determining the order of cars. The top two fastest cars secure the front row, while the Duels determine the starting grid for the rest of the field. A total of 36 spots are guaranteed for chartered teams, while the remaining four spots are given to open teams based on qualifying and the Duel races. The Daytona 500 is a highly anticipated event of the NASCAR Cup season, attracting attention from motorsport fans worldwide.”
