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Severe Weather Disrupts Daytona Speedweeks, Threatens Daytona 500 Schedule

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have already canceled key practice sessions, with concerns growing over potential delays to NASCAR's biggest race of the year.

Rain falls during a rain delay in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The NASCAR Track Drying Team works to dry the track during a rain delay in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway on August 27, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Overview

  • Rain and thunderstorms forced the cancellation of ARCA Menards and NASCAR Truck Series practice sessions on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The Duel races, critical for determining the final Daytona 500 lineup, face uncertainty due to ongoing severe weather conditions.
  • Forecasts predict worsening weather through the weekend, with an 88% chance of rain on Friday and a 75% chance of rain on Sunday, threatening the Daytona 500 itself.
  • This year's Daytona 500 features the largest entry list since 2015, with 49 cars vying for 40 spots, adding pressure on drivers reliant on the Duel races for qualification.
  • Weather-related disruptions are not new to Daytona, as previous years have seen delays and postponements, including a rainout of last year’s Daytona 500.