Sun Feb 16 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Hendrick Motorsports Aims for Record 10th Daytona 500 Win Amidst Uncertain Weather

**DAYTONA BEACH, FL** – The 67th running of the Daytona 500 is underway today, promising a thrilling start to the NASCAR Cup Series season. Hendrick Motorsports, seeking its 10th Daytona 500 victory, enters the race with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. While William Byron, last year’s winner, starts strong in fifth position, teammates Chase Elliott (17th), Kyle Larson, and Alex Bowman are hampered after crashes during Thursday’s qualifying races, forcing them into backup cars.

The race, scheduled for 200 laps (500 miles) on the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway tri-oval, faces the threat of a potential rain shower, with forecasts predicting over 70% chance of precipitation around 3 p.m. This possibility echoes last year’s race, which was postponed to Monday due to inclement weather. The race is airing on Fox at the advanced time of 1:30 p.m. EST. A victory for Hendrick Motorsports would make them the sole holder of the most Daytona 500 wins in history.

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