Sun Feb 16 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **Daytona 500: Hamlin Aims for Historic Fourth Win Amidst Weather Concerns and Tight Competition**
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – NASCAR’s crown jewel, the Daytona 500, roars into action this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET, with a star-studded field vying for the Harley J. Earl Trophy. The race, moved up an hour due to a 60% chance of afternoon showers and gusty winds, will be broadcast nationally on FOX and streamed on FoxSports.com, the Fox Sports app, and FuboTV.
Denny Hamlin, a two-time Daytona 500 champion (2016, 2019-20), seeks a historic fourth victory, which would place him among NASCAR legends Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough. However, he faces stiff competition from a field of 41 drivers, including seven past winners.
Chase Briscoe will start from the pole position, followed by Austin Cindric. Betting favorites include Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, and Brad Keselowski.
The race, consisting of 200 laps around the 2.5-mile superspeedway, is divided into three stages: 65 laps, 65 laps, and 70 laps. While warm temperatures (around 80 degrees) are expected at the start, potential rain delays could impact the race’s flow.
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