Fans welcome President Trump to Daytona International Speedway in 2020
President Donald Trump, who’s expected to visit the 2025 Daytona 500, also crashed the party in 2020.
- The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025, with a start time of 1:30 p.m. ET.
- The 2025 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, February 16th with a green flag drop time of 2 p.m. ET.
- Coverage of the race will be broadcast on FOX and available for streaming on Fox Sports and MAX.
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an appearance at the Daytona 500, arriving around 1:10 p.m. ET.
The 2025 Daytona 500 is about to kickoff the new NASCAR Cup Series season tomorrow with a new race start time thanks to the weather headed for Daytona International Speedway Sunday.
Here’s what we know about the Daytona 500 schedule, starting lineup grid, weather forecast, race start time and how to watch:
The Daytona 500 will be 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 weather forecast update today, 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 miles per hour. Expected rainfall amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
What is 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race schedule today at Daytona International Speedway?
Daytona 500 schedule for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway
- 1:30 p.m. ET: Daytona 500
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What is 2025 Daytona 500 starting lineup? Race drivers on the starting grid
Here is the starting lineup for the 2025 Daytona 500, via NASCAR:
- 1. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Toyota
- 2. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Ford
- 3. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota
- 4. Erik Jones, No. 43 Toyota
- 5. William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet
- 6. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Ford
- 7. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevrolet
- 8. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota
- 9. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Chevrolet
- 10. Joey Logano, No. 22 Ford
- 11. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 Toyota
- 12. *Corey LaJoie, No. 01 Ford
- 13. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevrolet
- 14. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Ford
- 15. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Chevrolet
- 16. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Ford
- 17. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet
- 18. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Toyota
- 19. *Justin Allgaier, No. 40 Chevrolet
- 20. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota
- 21. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Chevrolet
- 22. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Chevrolet
- 23. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Toyota
- 24. Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota
- 25. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevrolet
- 26. Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 88 Chevrolet
- 27. Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford
- 28. Cody Ware, No. 51 Ford
- 29. Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford
- 30. Cole Custer, No. 41 Ford
- 31. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Chevrolet
- 32. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford
- 33. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Chevrolet
- 34. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Ford
- 35. Justin Haley, No. 7 Chevrolet
- 36. Daniel Suárez, No. 99 Chevrolet
- 37. Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford
- 38. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Chevrolet
- 39. *Martin Truex Jr., No. 56 Toyota
- 40. *Jimmie Johnson, No. 84 Toyota
- 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 Briscoe is the 2025 Daytona 500 polesitter after posting the fastest time in qualiyfing (49.249) on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
What is the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race start time today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025?
The Daytona 500 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
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 on today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025? Streaming schedule, start time
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.Â
Where to listen to the Daytona 500 today on the radio?
Follow the Daytona 500 on the radio via MRN or SiriusXM (Channel 90) at 2 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.
Will President Donald Trump attend Daytona 500 race today, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025? When will Trump arrive at Dayonta International Speedway?
The White House officially announced President Donald Trump will be making an appearance at the Daytona 500. The latest updates have Trump arriving at Daytona International Speedway around 1:10 p.m. ET and departing around 3:05 p.m. ET, according to news-journalonline.com.
2025 Daytona 500 schedule for President Donald Trump from Mar-a-Lago
- 11:30 a.m. Trump departs Mar-a-Lago en route to Palm Beach International Airport
- 11:45 a.m. The president arrives Palm Beach International Airport
- 11:55 a.m. Trump departs Palm Beach International Airport en route Daytona Beach International AirportPalm Beach International Airport
- 12:45 p.m. Trump and Air Force One arrive Daytona Beach International AirportDaytona Beach International Airport
- 1:05 p.m. Trump and his motorcade, likely riding in The Beast, the nickname for his heavily armoured limousine, depart Daytona Beach International Airport en route Daytona International Speedway
- 1:10 p.m. The president arrives Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 (The Green Flag for the Daytona 500 is scheduled for approximately 2 p.m.)
- 3:05 p.m. Trump departs Daytona International Speedway en route Daytona Beach International AirportDaytona International Speedway.
- 3:15 p.m. Trump arrives Daytona Beach International Airport
- 3:30 p.m. The president departs Daytona Beach International Airport on Air Force One en route Palm Beach International Airport
- 4:15 p.m. Trump arrives Palm Beach International Airport
- 4:25 p.m. Trump departs Palm Beach International Airport en route Mar-a-Lago
- 4:40 p.m. Trump arrives at his Florida home at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday announced a temporary flight restriction over West Palm Beach — where Trump’s personal home at Mar-a-Lago just so happens to be — citing a VIP as the reason. Thursday, that list grew, with another VIP restriction issued for Daytona. That latter shift applies for Sunday only, which would make perfect sense if the president were flying up the Florida coast to be at Daytona International Speedway.
Trump has a history with NASCAR and the Daytona 500. In 2020, he served as the race’s grand marshal, joining George W. Bush on the list of sitting presidents to do so. Per the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Trump had previously attended the Daytona 500 in 1999, 2000 and 2001, and he also attended the 2024 Coca-Cola 600 while campaigning for office.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow himon Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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