NASCAR moves up Daytona 500 start time
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The United Rentals 300 runs as part of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, formerly the Xfinity Series, ahead of the 2026 Daytona 500.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is here and the festivities will begin with the 68th Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15. From there, NASCAR will head to Atlanta and Austin as it moves through a 36-race schedule that culminates with the crowning of a champion on Nov. 8 at Homestead-Miami.