Market data provided by Factset. Who had a good race: Reigning series champion Zane Smith, who is the points leader this season, has opened the season with a win and a runner-up finish. Floyd Mayweather Jr also has a team in the race The Money Team Racing with driver Kaz Grala qualifying the #50 machine. That amounts to just over 21,000 people at a. Elliott has finished in the top 10 in four of the past five races at the track, including a pair of runner-ups, and he's been a staple at the front of the field. Tickets are still available for events taking place earlier in the week, which include qualifying, practice and Xfinity Series, Truck Series and ARCA series races. More:DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS: NASCAR motors on with one eye on road, another on the radar. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is steadily approaching. Next: The series is back in action March 18 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (2 p.m. The superspeedway can hold over 101,000 people, which sets up the race to be the second-highest attended oval track racing event of the pandemic era behind last year's Indianapolis 500, which ran at 40% capacity with approximately 135,000 tickets sold. The track's safety protocols are consistent with those of Daytona. DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS: NASCAR motors on with one eye on road, another on the radar. Cole Custer (182.500) qualified third. GREEN FLAG IN THE #NextEra250 but immediately were under caution @NASCAR_Trucks | #SpeedweeksbyAdventHealth pic.twitter.com/tjFytThWKH. Sports, the event is the third most-attended sporting event in the country, trailing just the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400. NASCAR's season unofficially kicks off with the exhibition Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, which is being run on a temporary quarter-mile track that's been built inside the L.A. But this year will once again prove what fans already know: It is never boring. Chase Elliott: 18 career wins, 0-for-7 in Daytona 500. The speedway has stopped selling grandstand tickets, but said that a limited number of premium-seating options remain available for purchase. Attendance: n/a Lead changes: 52 Green flag passes: 11,538 (66.3 per green flag lap) (Source: NASCAR loop data) He ran two races for Spire Motorsports in 2021. Keep an eye on Daly's pit stall to catch a glimpse of Floyd Mayweather, who co-owns Daly's car, which is No. 2021's Daytona 500: One-third of the crowds, all the excitement. Best finish: 7th, 2016 and 2019 The fundamentals havent changed: The drivers are every bit as daring; the cars are just as fast. By: Jim Utter Dec. It was the first race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series. In 2018, he was a half lap from winning before being spun by eventual winner Austin Dillon. The Speedway is maintaining its pandemic safety protocols for upcoming events by requiring visitors to wear masks, undergo a health screening and temperature check, maintain social distancing and utilize cashless transactions for limited concessions. Kyle Busch: 60 career wins, 0-for-17 in Daytona 500. He'll run a part-time schedule this season as a driver/owner, behind the wheel of the No. In its statement, the track did not specify how many fans will be allowed to attend the race, which is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 14. From 1995-2020, U.S. television ratings for the Daytona 500 have been the highest for any auto race of the year, surpassing the traditional leader, the Indianapolis 500 which in turn greatly surpasses the Daytona 500 in in-track attendance and international viewing; however, in 2021 the Indianapolis 500 surpassed the Daytona 500 in TV ratings . Daytona International Speedway, home to the Daytona 500, announced Wednesday that the "biggest event in all of motorsports" will play host to a limited number of fans when it rolls around in February. Tyler Reddick (179.683) qualified 15th. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Daytona International Speedway announced that the 2021 Daytona 500 will be run with a limited crowd because of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 50 to honor his 50-0 record in the ring. Xavier Institute of Communications. The Daytona 500 is officially sold out a week before the Great American Race is scheduled to take place. Attendance at the 2021 Daytona 500 won by Michael McDowell was limited to 30%. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. ET and can also be watched on the Fox Sports app. Date, start time, TV schedule for race & qualifying. The move is thought to allow a greater number of fans to attend the event under Florida's less restrictive policies compared with Southern California, as well as minimize travel between states. Sorry, NASCAR fans, if you don't have a ticket for this year's Daytona 500, you weren't quick enough. The Daytona 500 will run with limited fan in attendance, Daytona International Speedway announced Wednesday. The track hosted roughly 22,000 fans for last year's All-Star Race and attendance appeared closer to its sold-out allotted 20% capacity (30,000 spectators) for the Cup race there in September. You're in @TravisPastrana! Information on ticketing and health and safety protocols can be found on the speedway website. He's also a two-time Talladega victor and finished second in the last superspeedway race these cars have run, finishing 0.06 seconds behind Elliott at Talladega in October. Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor. The Daytona International Speedway previously announced that all the grandstand tickets for the Sunday, Feb. 20 event were spoken for, but that now includes RV camping, fanzone and hospitality admissions. "While we won't be able to have a capacity crowd here in February, we are excited that we can host the Daytona 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in . Daytona 500 fully sold out; race attendance could reach 150,000. The only real indication will come after the Busch Clash race at the LA Coliseum. . Until then, all the teams and drivers are busy testing the cars and ironing out last-minute issues. The 2021 Daytona 500 was run under health and safety rules that limited attendance to 30,000. Chases health is our primary concern, said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports in a statement from the team. The Daytona 500 attendance in 2021 will be limited to just 21 percent of maximum capacity. The 2022 Daytona 500 kicks off the new NASCAR Cup season, but how many fans are at the superspeedway? Face coverings are required no excuses, though enforcement will be problematic in the infield. The Daytona 500 attendance ranged from 100,000 to 150,000 fans in the recent years before COVID-19. This was the longest Daytona 500 in history going 530 miles. The track also announced that tickets remained on sale for other events during Speedweeks. More:Daytona 500 to be held with 'limited' fans in 2021 because of COVID-19 pandemic. Many fans have sensibly decided to stay home. Nemechek finished 31st. The Speedway said that the reseating process is underway and expects to have information sent to fans who previously purchased tickets this week. Many NASCAR Hall of Famers have been unable to take home the trophy at the fabled Daytona 500 in Florida. Obviously, the track authorities will try everything in their power to ensure a safe environment for all. Now, Hamlin will be aiming to win his fourth Daytona 500 but will face plenty of competition from several of his rivals. The track did not host fans for its last Cup race in September and no update has been provided on whether entry will be limited for the race on March 7. In the last five years, Denny Hamlin has won three times, including two in a row. Elsewhere, the 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve will start his first Daytona 500. A lot of us here are hoping that maybe we'll get another surprising visit before the weekend is up -- Frankie's TV dad, Bryan Cranston. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Hes spoken with several members of our team and is understandably disappointed to miss time in the car. I have no idea if she is a car person, but she did graduate from El Camino Real High School. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). By: . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But in 2021, one of the season's biggest events will have the crowd those drivers so desperately craved -- to a certain degree, at least. All rights reserved. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nascar | pageType: stories | Grandstand tickets for the Daytona 500 run from around $100 to $400, but a variety of multi-day and experience packages are also offered. "It's going to be the largest sporting event that happens in the United States since COVID hit . Jake Garcia was the top-finishing rookie, placing 10th. 2021 Daytona 500 to have limited fans in attendance NASCAR will begin its 2021 season the way it ended 2020 - with limited fans in attendance. More:Fact check: Image does not show Tampa mayor violating Super Bowl mask mandate. Reigning series champion Zane Smith, who won the season opener at Daytona, finished second. More:Speedway, NASCAR find ways to boost Daytona economy during COVID pandemic. The forecast is uncertain, and everyone (including the recent former president of the United States) remembers the deluge that shut down last years race. What Nascar track holds the most fans? The Daytona stands hold 101,500 spectators, per the Speedway website, but a specific capacity cap was not provided. Bowman was in first grade. Your login session has expired. Speedway officials have taken significant steps to ensure the sold-out race doesnt become a super-spreader event. Speaking of the future NASCAR Hall of Famer Martin Truex Jr.: 31 career wins, 0-for-18 in Daytona 500. The Daytona International Speedway has announced that all grandstand seats and RV parking spots have been sold out ahead of the Feb. 20 race. Here's what we know about which tracks are hosting fans: Daytona International Speedway announced in December that attendance would be limited for NASCAR's main event Feb. 14 and all Speedweeks races that precede the 500, including the Clash, Duels and the Trucks and Xfinity races. Even Hamlins own teammates will try and get in on the action, and the likes of Team Penske and Stewart-Haas wont be far behind. Best finish: 3rd, 2014 In other news, Costco's March 2023 coupon book contains deals on clothing, food, and more. If you missed the news, Johnson is back in NASCAR on a part-time basis this season. Christian Eckes finished third, giving him finishes of sixth or better in the first two races of the season. All rights reserved. Its all in the name of social distancing, something Speedway officials say they intend to enforce. That's because while NASCAR is back, so is COVID-19. It would behoove us all to believe he can totally do it again. From the pageantry of our pre-race festivities to the rumble of 40 engines roaring around the high banks, it's the biggest stage in motorsports.". (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images). NASCAR Cup Breaking news 2021 Daytona 500 to have limited fans in attendance NASCAR will begin its 2021 season the way it ended 2020 - with limited fans in attendance. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. NASCAR has also already reconfigured its schedule once. With the new variant plaguing the world, there are concerns about Daytona International Speedways attendance. . That amounts to just over 21,000 people at a facility that can seat over 101,500. The 2021 Daytona 500 had just 30,000 in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. The 2020 Daytona 500 was the last held without capacity restrictions. Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass reported that this year's precautions will include masks required for indoor spaces. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Phoenix Raceway, where attendance was limited to 20% capacity for the championship race in November, announced that the track will again host limited fans. Are there any restrictions on the crowd numbers? To be precise, all spectators have to wear a mask if indoors. We feel as though we have the perfect dates for both of our NASCAR Cup Series events.". Daytona 500 to Host 30,000 Fans in NASCAR Season Opener Author: Madeline Coleman Publish date: Jan 30, 2021 Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile announced on Saturday that he. This year's edition of the Daytona 500 is of particular interest to NASCAR fans as it marks the official competitive debut of the all-new Next Gen Cup Series car, which was first used in the exhibition Clash at the Coliseum in the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 6 that was won by Joey Logano. That's because while NASCAR is back, so is COVID-19. Fans will be screened before entering the venue and required to wear face coverings and observe at least 6 feet of social distancing. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Las Vegas Xfinity starting lineup: Chandler Smith wins pole, announced that the 2021 Daytona 500 will be run with a limited crowd, 1:35 2:20 p.m. Cup practice (FS2, switches to FS1 at 2 p.m.), 4:30 p.m. Xfinity race (200 laps, 300 miles; FS1, Performance Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). "While we won't be able to have a capacity crowd here in February, we are excited that we can host the Daytona 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in live on Fox. The seven-time Cup champion has been in victory lane at Daytona seven times, including a pair of Daytona 500 victories (2006 and 2013). Yes, a pair of Hendrick Motorsports Chevys are on the front row, but in the garage, the buzz is about the Fords on race day. The 1979 Daytona 500 saw Cale Yarborough and Bobby Allison fight tooth-and-nail on the final lap, only to lose it to Petty after the two took each other out. Here's what it means for Volusia tourism. We are so thankful to the fans who have reserved their place in what will be yet another history-making event at The World Center of Racing. Where are F1 2023 absentees Vettel, Ricciardo and Schumacher? While he was still spinning, Rowdy radioed to his new RCR team, "That was a Daytona 500-winning car.". or redistributed. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. His track record in this sport and at this track speaks for itself, so even without the backing of Hendrick Motorsports, Johnson is an intriguing play at 40-1. The 2020 Daytona 500 was the last held without capacity restrictions. Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Denny Hamlin (11), Kyle Busch (18), Martin Truex Jr. (19) and Bubba Wallace (23) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR today is announcing that Daytona Int'l Speedway is completely sold out for this weekend's Daytona 500, which could see as many as 150,000 people on site. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The new design includes composite bodywork that better resembles the production models the cars represent, plus larger wheels and tires, a fully independent suspension system and five-speed sequential transmission. 6-keys: media/spln/nascar/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Tickets for the race are still available starting at $65. The Kaulig Racing driver earned the pole with a lap of 183.119 mph. Mac spends countless hours in the Ford simulator and watching film paired with onboard data, for no reason other than to win one race, the Daytona 500. 4:09 pm ET. Ben Rhodes placed third and was followed by Corey Heim and Ty Majeski. It's true. The 2021 event was held with capacity restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic and only had about 30,000 fans in attendance, while this year's number will be well over 100,000. "It's going to be the largest sporting event that happens in the United States since COVID hit,"DaytonaInternational Speedway President Chip Wile said, per Zach Dean of the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The Daytona 500 will be the first official race to feature the Next Gen Cup Series cars that debuted at the exhibition Clash at the Coliseum. Almirola has two Cup wins on superspeedways and 13 combined top-10s at Daytona and Talladega, so he does have a track record of success. Brett Moffitt (182.211) qualified fourth. Chase Elliott will not compete this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway due to a leg injury, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday night. Mason Maggio and Ryan Vargas each failed to qualify. Attendance at the 2021 Daytona 500 won by Michael McDowell was limited to 30%. Josh Berry (182.168) qualified fifth. Daytona International Speedway announced in December that attendance would be limited for NASCAR's main event on Feb. 14 and all Speedweeks races that precede the 500, including the Clash,. Berry, who drives for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, will be making his third career Cup start. Some reconfiguring of NASCAR's original schedule last month moved the Daytona Road Course race to second in the order and bumped Auto Club Speedway from the lineup completely. Daytona International Speedway president Chip Wile over the weekend . However, fan attendance is still limited for the Cup race Feb 21. Villeneuve, also the 1995 Indy 500 winner is the first F1 driver to tackle NASCAR's premier race since Juan Pablo Montoya and Scott Speed in 2013. There will reportedly be 22,000 fans at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, but the Daytona 500 one week later could have even more watching in person. On Sunday, he should have the equipment -- and the motivation -- to capture his biggest win yet. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 In the 2021 Daytona 500, he ran inside the top 15 for 99.5% of the laps run and nearly snuck by Michael McDowell for the win when chaos erupted on the last lap. Denny Hamlin can make history!" Much like Sunday's Super Bowl, though, we are well aware that many people will tune into this weekend's Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing who won't watch another race this year. #BuschLightPole | #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/3hcaul572y. He was fastest in practice on Thursday. Kyle Larson: 19 career wins, 0-for-9 in Daytona 500. It's his only career victory, and he backed that up with a seventh-place finish one year ago. Among them will be defending champion Kyle Larson leading the Hendrick Motorsports charge. The Daytona International Speedway has started hiring 2,500 people to work the marquee Daytona 500 and additional events planned for throughout the year. A frequent concern from NASCAR drivers throughout the 2020 season was that the lack of fans in attendance for most races did a number on the atmosphere that they usually experience on race day. The 2021 Daytona 500 was run under health and safety rules that limited attendance to 30,000. That includes a fifth-place run in the 2019 Daytona 500, followed up by a win two years later. "Hey! More:Dale Earnhardt, 20 years later: Share your memories, photos, videos of 'The Intimidator'. The 2020 Daytona 500 was the last held without capacity restrictions. The 2021 Daytona 500 was run under health and safety rules that limited attendance to 30,000. . Best finish: 2nd, 2016 All Rights Reserved. Jimmie Johnson returned to the Cup Series for Legacy Motor Club in this race. "We're extremely happy to have our spring date moved back into March," LVMS president Chris Powell said in a statement at the time of NASCAR's 2021 schedule release. Please logout and login again. Tickets for the 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500, the biggest and most prestigious event on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, are on sale now. Even with low attendance, this will be the largest American sporting event since the coronavirus seized control of our lives, with people in attendance from across the country. The Daytona 500 is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, and fans from all over the world converge in Daytona Beach to be a part of motorsports biggest day, track president Chip Wile said in the statement. The cars of Custer, Berry, Sheldon Creed, Busch, Brandon Jones and Gray Gaulding will go to the rear for using backup cars. He finished second in the Daytona 500 in 2017 and 2020 and won the 400-miler in August 2021. You might also like: Daytona weather could be deciding factor in Daytona 500, Be the first one to comment on this story. 9 car this weekend. The 2023 Daytona 530 was a NASCAR Cup Series race and the 65th running of the event.It was held on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona weather could be deciding factor in Daytona 500. The sport began allowing limited fans as the year progressed, withan estimated 25,000 fans at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, which also takes place at Daytona. Jonathan Ferrey/Stringer/Getty Images. "The Great American Race will once again have the aura and atmosphere that fans have come to know and love. Yes, Malcolm! Legal Statement. Kyle Larson is also listed in that group, but we're not counting him. There is a temptation to include Alex Bowman on this list, who has started a record six Daytona 500s from the front row, but the last driver to this race from the front row was pole sitter Dale Jarrett in 2000. Of course, there is risk. The Daytona 500 is many things. ET Sunday, Feb. 14,. The fans at track and at home create the energy of The Great American Race. we are excited that we can host the Daytona 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in live on FOX." . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. No matter how much you do or don't know about NASCAR, the following Daytona 500 preview is for everyone. The leader is His Royal Fastness Richard Petty with seven. Chase Elliott will open up his NASCAR Cup Series championship title defense and Denny Hamlin will try to go back to back at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14. As part of NASCAR's schedule realignment, the race at Homestead was pushed back one week to Feb. 28, and the track announced that it would host a limited number of fans. #DAYTONA500 | @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/c0yrKB7ptt, Daytona International Speedway (@DISupdates) December 2, 2020. 84 Chevy of Legacy MC (Motor Club), after purchasing Richard Petty's team. Speedway, NASCAR find ways to boost Daytona economy during COVID pandemic, Fact check: Image does not show Tampa mayor violating Super Bowl mask mandate, How to watch the 2021 Daytona 500 on TV, live stream, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. During the playoffs last year that was expanded to ten minutes, which was too long. The 2021 Daytona 500 will have fans in attendance; how many remains to be determined. In 2022 however, there are no limits on the number of fans that are attending the Daytona 500. The next Cup race is scheduled for March 14. In August 2021, he led 36 laps en route to an eighth-place finish. We hope to share another update later this weekend.. Policies can be found in the track's "Notice of Risk and Policies" document. That race will be the first racing scenario that the Next Gen cars face, so the pecking order will probably be determined around that time. No decisions have been made about limiting attendance to next month's Rolex 24 At Daytona, scheduled for Jan. 30-31. Also, Frankie Muniz is at the World Center of Racing. Brad Keselowski is behind the wheel of a Ford, a widely accepted advantage, and finished fourth in his Duel 150. -- Mike Clay, Michael McDowell to finish top five (+400): If you are a casual NASCAR fan, someone who only watches the Daytona 500, then you've probably never heard of the guy they call McDriver. Bubba Wallace has made five Daytona 500 starts and finished second twice, and the first of his two career Cup Series wins came at Talladega, Daytona's sister superspeedway, in 2021. Chase Elliott (leg) to miss Las Vegas Cup Series race, Top NASCAR experts reveal 2023 Pennzoil 400 picks, 2023 Pennzoil 400 predictions, odds, sims, picks, Legendary NASCAR expert reveals Pennzoil 400 picks, NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas: How to watch, picks, NASCAR changes package for short tracks, road courses. It's easily the most curious inclusion. Virus or no, the racing will be every bit as good, a dazzling display of skill, speed and no small amount of luck, with dramatic lead changes and big questions: Which contenders will make it to the finish line, and how many multi-car pileups will there be? Coliseum in 2022. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Tom Gatto. Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor. The paper also reported that the regular season finale race hosted an estimated audience of around 25,000. The race to open the 2021 NASCAR season is scheduled for Feb. 14. driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino. There is much buzz in the garage about Ross Chastain, whom you know from his Hail Melon move at Martinsville Speedway last fall, although he hasn't made a lot of noise during Speedweek other than announcing a big contract extension with Trackhouse Racing. John Hunter Nemechek won last weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Austin Cindric, who shocked Wallace and the rest of the world by winning last year's Daytona 500 as a rookie, nearly won his Duel 150 on Thursday night and will start his 500 title defense from the third row. at Of course, he has our full support, and well provide any resources he needs. The team did not state the exact nature of Elliotts injury or his status beyond this weekend.
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