The Daytona 500 kicks off the NASCAR Cup season today at Daytona International Speedway.
Chase Briscoe, a Mitchell, Indiana, native, starts from pole position, with 2022 Daytona 500 champ Austin Cindric − the son of former Team Penske president Tim Cindric − on the outside of the front row. At the back end of the starting grid are two-time Daytona champ Jimmie Johnson − a four-time Brickyard 400 winner and seven-time Cup champ − and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves.
William Byron, who starts 5th, won last year’s race. Other Daytona 500 winners in today’s field include Denny Hamlin (2016, ’19, ’20), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (‘;’23), Michael McDowell (’21), Austin Dillon (’18) and Joey Logano (’15).
Castroneves is driving this race using a provisional that allows a world-class driver a spot in the field, even if he didn’t qualify through normal procedures. Castroneves crashed out of a 150-mile qualifying race Thursday night.
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What time does the 2025 Daytona 500 green flag drop today? When is the NASCAR race start time on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025?
The Green flag for the Daytona 500 is scheduled for approximately 2 p.m. ET, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
What is 2025 Daytona 500 starting lineup today? Race drivers on the starting grid
Here is the starting lineup for the 2025 Daytona 500, via NASCAR:
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1. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Toyota
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2. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Ford
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3. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota
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4. Erik Jones, No. 43 Toyota
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5. William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet
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6. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Ford
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7. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevrolet
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8. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota
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9. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Chevrolet
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10. Joey Logano, No. 22 Ford
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11. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 Toyota
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12. *Corey LaJoie, No. 01 Ford
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13. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevrolet
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14. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Ford
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15. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Chevrolet
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16. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Ford
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17. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet
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18. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Toyota
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19. *Justin Allgaier, No. 40 Chevrolet
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20. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota
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21. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Chevrolet
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22. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Chevrolet
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23. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Toyota
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24. Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota
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25. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevrolet
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26. Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 88 Chevrolet
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27. Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford
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28. Cody Ware, No. 51 Ford
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29. Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford
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30. Cole Custer, No. 41 Ford
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31. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Chevrolet
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32. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford
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33. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Chevrolet
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34. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Ford
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35. Justin Haley, No. 7 Chevrolet
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36. Daniel Suárez, No. 99 Chevrolet
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37. Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford
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38. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Chevrolet
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39. *Martin Truex Jr., No. 56 Toyota
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40. *Jimmie Johnson, No. 84 Toyota
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41. *Helio Castroneves, No. 91 Chevrolet
* − denotes Open, non-Charter team
Who is the 2025 Daytona 500 polesitter? Who won the pole in qualifying?
Indiana native Chase Briscoeis the 2025 Daytona 500 polesitter after posting the fastest time in qualiyfing (49.249) on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
When is the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500? What is the date of the race?
The Daytona 500 will be Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
What is the 2025 Daytona 500 start time today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025? Was there a start time change for NASCAR race?
The Daytona 500 start time has been changed and drivers will take the track at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
What channel is the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race on TV today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025? TV schedule, start time change
The Daytona 500 will air on Fox at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
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Where to stream, watch the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025? Streaming schedule, start time change
The Daytona 500 will stream on Fox Sports and Max at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Where to listen to the Daytona 500 on the radio today?
Follow the Daytona 500 on the radio via MRN or SiriusXM (Channel 90) at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
Who are the 2025 Daytona 500 TV broadcasters for NASCAR race on Fox?
Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick will be the TV voices from the booth at Daytona International Speedway.
What is 2025 Daytona 500 weather forecast update, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025? Will it rain on race day?
As of Sunday morning, the National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of showers before 3 p.m. and possible thunderstorms after 5 p.m. with a high temperature near 85 degrees and wind gusts reaching as high as 35 mph. Expected rainfall amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
What happens if the 2025 Daytona 500 gets rained out today? Will NASCAR postpone the race?
Rain has interrupted three of the past five Daytona 500s. If the race is not official on Sunday, it will resume on Monday, Feb. 17, time TBA.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Daytona 500 live race results, updates: Starting lineup, TV channel, weather
