DAYTONA, Florida – The 2025 Daytona 500, scheduled for today, Sunday, February 16, at 1:30 p.m. ET, faces potential weather challenges. The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of showers before 3 p.m., with possible thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 85°F, accompanied by wind gusts up to 35 mph.
In response to these weather conditions, NASCAR has proactively moved the race’s start time up by an hour to 1:30 p.m. ET to mitigate potential weather disruptions.
Given the forecasted weather, there is a possibility of delays or even postponement of the race. Attendees and viewers are advised to stay updated through official NASCAR channels for any changes to the event schedule.