Daytona 500 News

FOX Sports is all set for the 2023 Daytona Speedweeks and NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season. With 20th Daytona 500 at the center stage, FOX Sports has unveiled its broadcaster lineup, featuring veteran FOX NASCAR voices and a compelling rotation of guest analysts.

Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer Headline FOX NASCAR Booth

Play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, who will be covering his 44th DAYTONA 500 for live TV or radio, and analyst Clint Bowyer, in his third year with FOX Sports, will headline the FOX NASCAR booth. Joining them will be NASCAR Hall of Famer driver Tony Stewart. Longtime race analyst and two-time DAYTONA 500-winning crew chief Larry McReynolds, who is with FOX for his 20th Daytona Speedweeks, will partner with Joy, Bowyer, and Stewart from the FOX Sports studios in Charlotte.

NASCAR Cup Series Pit Road Reporting

Veteran reporters Jamie Little, Regan Smith, and Josh Sims, who is making his NASCAR Cup Series reporting debut, will cover pit road. Two-time DAYTONA 500 champion Michael Waltrip will provide additional reporting. Shannon Spake will host NASCAR RACEDAY pre-race studio coverage, with analysis from McReynolds, former DAYTONA 500 champion Trevor Bayne, and Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte. Chris Myers will anchor FOX pre-race coverage from the track for his 20th DAYTONA 500 alongside Bowyer, Stewart, and DAYTONA 500 champion Jamie McMurray, with Waltrip handling pit road interviews on the “Grid Walk”. Little, Smith, and Sims will offer reports.

Guest Analysts in the FOX NASCAR Booth

The full slate of guest analysts in the FOX NASCAR booth for NASCAR Cup Series events will be announced in the near future. 17-time Sports Emmy winner Tom Rinaldi will also contribute to FOX NASCAR pre-race coverage.

FOX Deportes returns for 12th consecutive season

FOX Deportes will be back for its 12th consecutive season for the DAYTONA 500, with renowned announcer Tony Rivera providing play-by-play and Emmy Award winner Jessi Losada and Giselle Zarur delivering analysis.

NASCAR Xfinity Series Booth

FOX NASCAR continues its tradition of welcoming a NASCAR Cup Series driver to the booth for all NASCAR Xfinity Series race broadcasts, with a variety of active NASCAR Cup Series drivers joining play-by-announcer Adam Alexander. Alexander will call the season opener from Daytona on Saturday, Feb. 18 (5:00 PM ET on FS1), with analysis from Ryan Blaney and Austin Dillon. Smith and Sims, who will be entering his first full season of NASCAR Xfinity Series pit reporting, will handle reporting duties. Coleman Pressley, Joey Logano’s NASCAR Cup Series spotter, will return as spotter analyst for FOX Sports at Daytona and select Xfinity races. Spake will host NASCAR RACEDAY-XFINITY from Charlotte with McReynolds and Bayne offering analysis.

NASCAR 2023 Daytona Speedweeks Craftsman Truck Series Lineup

Get ready for the 21st season of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series coverage, featuring a dynamic duo of play-by-play commentators. Alexander and Little will share the play-by-play duties and bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the track. Alexander calls the season opener from Daytona alongside analysts Waltrip and Parsons, with pit reports from Jamie Howe, Amanda Busick, and Smith.

Little, the first female television play-by-play announcer for a national motorsports series, adds another exciting layer to the already thrilling coverage. Host Kaitlyn Vincie continues to lead NASCAR RACEDAY-NCTS from the Charlotte studio, joined by FOX NASCAR analyst and two-time series champion Todd Bodine and Bayne.

ARCA Menards Series 2023 Daytona Speedweeks lineup

FOX Sports embarks on its 27th season of ARCA Menards Series coverage, bringing fans more races than ever before. For the first time, all 20 races will be carried live on FS1 or FS2, an increase of 11 races from the previous year. Little returns for her third season, calling the races alongside Parsons, with Howe and DeBeaux covering pit road at Daytona.

NASCAR RACE HUB 2023 Daytona Speedweeks Lineup

The longest-running daily studio show on FS1, NASCAR RACE HUB, returns for its 14th season. Co-hosted by Alexander, Spake, Vincie, and Sims, viewers will be treated to expert analysis from some of the biggest names in the sport, including McReynolds, Bowyer, McMurray, Waltrip, Smith, Labonte, David Ragan, and Bodine. And, to make things even more exciting, NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs will be rotating as analysts, including Bayne, Dillon, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Daniel Suárez, Blaney, Drew Blickensderfer, Chad Knaus, and Andy Petree.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, FOX Sports has announced its lineup for the 2023 Daytona Speedweeks and the 75th anniversary season of NASCAR. With the 20th Daytona 500 as the center stage, veteran voices of Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer, and Tony Stewart will head the FOX NASCAR booth, alongside other analysts and reporters. The full slate of guest analysts will be announced soon. Fox Deportes will return for its 12th consecutive season, with Tony Rivera as the play-by-play announcer. FS1 or FS2 will carry live all 20 races of the ARCA Menards Series. The 14th season of the longest-running daily studio show, NASCAR RACE HUB, will return with rotating drivers and crew chiefs serving as analysts.

Related: NASCAR 2023 Daytona 500 projected entry list

The 65th edition of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR Cup Series, is just around the corner and the excitement among motor racing fans is palpable. This year’s event is scheduled to take place at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and will feature 40 drivers battling it out on the 2.5-mile oval circuit.

Locked in Entries

Of the 40 drivers set to compete, 36 have secured their place in the race through chartered entries. These 36 drivers will automatically compete in the 200-lap race, regardless of their performance in the single-car qualifying session and the Bluegreen Vacations Duels.

Driver Confirmations

At the moment, 33 of the 36 chartered entries have confirmed drivers, while the remaining three will be confirmed in due course. The five non-chartered entries that have been confirmed so far, all have confirmed drivers, however, more entries could still be added.

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Projected Daytona 500 Entry List

Here is a look at the current list of projected entries for the 2023 Daytona 500:

No.	Manufacturer	Driver	Team
1	Chevrolet	Ross Chastain	Trackhouse Racing Team
2	Ford	Austin Cindric	Team Penske
3	Chevrolet	Austin Dillon	Richard Childress Racing
4	Ford	Kevin Harvick	Stewart-Haas Racing
5	Chevrolet	Kyle Larson	Hendrick Motorsports
6	Ford	Brad Keselowski	RFK Racing
7	Chevrolet	Corey LaJoie	Spire Motorsports
8	Chevrolet	Kyle Busch	Richard Childress Racing
9	Chevrolet	Chase Elliott	Hendrick Motorsports
10	Ford	Aric Almirola	Stewart-Haas Racing
11	Toyota	Denny Hamlin	Joe Gibbs Racing
12	Ford	Ryan Blaney	Team Penske
13	Chevrolet*	Chandler Smith (R)	Kaulig Racing
14	Ford	Chase Briscoe	Stewart-Haas Racing
15	Ford	Riley Herbst (R)	Rick Ware Racing
16	Chevrolet	A.J. Allmendinger	Kaulig Racing
17	Ford	Chris Buescher	RFK Racing
19	Toyota	Martin Truex Jr.	Joe Gibbs Racing
20	Toyota	Christopher Bell	Joe Gibbs Racing
21	Ford	Harrison Burton	Wood Brothers Racing
22	Ford	Joey Logano	Team Penske
23	Toyota	Bubba Wallace	23XI Racing
24	Chevrolet	William Byron	Hendrick Motorsports
27	Ford*	Jacques Villeneuve	Team Hezeberg
31	Chevrolet	Justin Haley	Kaulig Racing
34	Ford	Michael McDowell	Front Row Motorsports
38	Ford	Todd Gilliland	Front Row Motorsports
41	Ford	Ryan Preece	Stewart-Haas Racing
42	Chevrolet	Noah Gragson	Legacy Motor Club
43	Chevrolet	Erik Jones	Legacy Motor Club
44	Chevrolet*	Greg Biffle	NY Racing
45	Toyota	Tyler Reddick	23XI Racing
47	Chevrolet	Ricky Stenhouse Jr.	JTG Daugherty Racing
48	Chevrolet	Alex Bowman	Hendrick Motorsports
50	Chevrolet*	Helio Castroneves (R)	The Money Team Racing
51	Ford	Cody Ware	Rick Ware Racing
54	Toyota	Ty Gibbs (R)	Joe Gibbs Racing
62	Chevrolet*	Austin Hill (R)	Beard Motorsports
67	Toyota*	Travis Pastrana (R)	23XI Racing
77	Chevrolet	Ty Dillon	Spire Motorsports
78	Chevrolet	B.J. McLeod	Live Fast Motorsports
84	Chevrolet*	Jimmie Johnson	Legacy Motor Club
99	Chevrolet	Daniel Suarez	Trackhouse Racing Team
TBD	Ford*	Zane Smith (R)	Front Row Motorsports
26	Toyota	not confirm	Team Hezeberg
30	Chevrolet	not confirm	3F Racing
55	Ford	not confirm	MBM Motorsports
66	Ford	not confirm	MBM Motorsports
91	Chevrolet	Ruled out	Trackhouse Racing Team

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 2023 Daytona 500 is shaping up to be an exciting race with 41 confirmed entries, including 5 confirmed non-chartered entries that will compete for the final 4 spots in the field. The field is comprised of top drivers in NASCAR, including Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, and Kyle Busch, who will be driving for some of the biggest teams in the sport such as Trackhouse Racing, Team Penske, and Richard Childress Racing. With the possibility of more entries being added to the field, the 2023 Daytona 500 is sure to be a thrilling race for fans of motorsports.

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series is officially here, and the first exhibition race of the season is the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After an exciting offseason that saw driver and team personnel changes, fans are eager to see who will come out on top and set the tone for the rest of the season. Here’s everything you need to know for Sunday’s race.

Location	Los Angeles, California
Date	Sun, Feb 5, 5:00 PM
Time	8 p.m. ET
Race purse	$2,085,000
Grand marshal	Rob Lowe, actor, filmmaker and podcast host
Honorary starter	Caleb Williams, Heisman trophy winner
Race distance	150 laps | 37.5 miles
Stages	Break at Lap 75
Streaming Network	FOX, FOX Sports App
Listing Network	MRN, SiriusXM)

Key Things to Watch

Joey Logano won the Clash at the Coliseum last year and went on to win the Cup Series championship. While this is just an exhibition race, it could serve as a good indicator for the rest of the season. 27 drivers will be competing this year, the largest field since 2009, making the odds for Logano to win the Clash again slimmer.

Chase Elliott is the betting favorite to win, but keep an eye out for AJ Allmendinger. After finishing ninth overall in his 2022 debut in the Cup Series, Allmendinger is ready to make a statement in his first full-time season in the Next Gen era.

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Familiar Favorites

Get ready for the race with our comprehensive coverage, including:

• Paint Scheme Preview: See the colors and schemes for the Clash and pick a favorite.
• Power Rankings: Check out the top 10 drivers with playoff spoiler potential.
• Betting Odds: See the favorites and long shots to win at the Coliseum.
• Season Previews: Learn about the upcoming season and whether Kyle Busch can take RCR back to the glory days.
• Championship Cards: Find out who the betting favorites are to win the Cup Series championship.

Hot Off the Press

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and key stories leading up to the race, including:

• New Year, New Rules: NASCAR announced rules modifications for the 2023 season.
• Safety Enhancements: NASCAR has made safety improvements and mandated data collection for the Next Gen era.
• 75th Anniversary Season: NASCAR gears up for its landmark 75th anniversary season.
• Garage 56: Testing at Daytona ramps up ahead of Le Mans with Jimmie Johnson among the driver lineup.
• Milestones to Watch: Keep an eye out for key milestones for drivers before the 2023 season.
• Stacking Pennies: Ryan Preece joins the podcast to talk about his promotion.
• Chicago Street Race: General admission tickets are now on sale.
• Team News: Joe Gibbs Racing expands its partnership with Interstate Batteries.
• NASCAR Fan Rewards: A new rewards program launches for NASCAR fans.

Don’t miss the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, February 5th, as the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series officially kicks off. Get ready for an exciting race with our comprehensive coverage, and see who will come out on top and set the tone for the rest of the season.

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series is gearing up for an exciting start with the 65th Daytona 500 race taking place on February 19th at Daytona International Speedway. With 40 entries on the list, it’s guaranteed that one driver won’t make the cut.

“The Great American Race” brings together the best of the best in NASCAR, with 36 chartered entries and 5 non-chartered entries. The non-chartered entries include the No. TBD Front Row Motorsports Ford driven by Zane Smith, No. 13 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet driven by Chandler Smith, No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Austin Hill, No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota driven by Travis Pastrana, and No. 84 Legacy Motor Club Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson.

However, not all these drivers will make it to the starting line. Only 40 entries will qualify for the 200-lap race at the 2.5-mile high-banked Daytona Beach oval. Two drivers will secure their spots by being the top two fastest non-chartered entries in the single-car qualifying session. The remaining two will make it in by being the highest-finishing non-chartered drivers in the Bluegreen Vacations Duels qualifying races.

It’s important to note that if a driver secures a spot twice, their second spot goes to the next fastest non-chartered driver in the single-car qualifying session, not necessarily the next highest finisher in their Duel race.

The 2023 Daytona 500 is shaping up to be a highly competitive race, and while the excitement is palpable, there will be heartbreak for one driver who won’t make the cut. The entry list could still see more additions, making the competition even tougher. Get ready for an unforgettable start to the NASCAR Cup Series season.

READ ALSO: Daytona 500 Tickets

The Daytona 500 is one of the most prestigious races in the NASCAR calendar, and it’s no surprise that tickets for this event sell out quickly. If you’re looking to attend the race, SeatGeek is the official partner for Daytona 500 tickets and best place to find the most affordable tickets. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get your Daytona 500 tickets.

Step 1: Head to the SeatGeek Daytona 500 Page

Visit the official SeatGeek Daytona 500 page and select the event you’d like to attend. You’ll see ticket prices on the left side of the screen, with a corresponding seat map on the right. You can use the provided filters or zoom in on the interactive map to refine your search.

Step 2: Choose the Perfect Daytona 500 Tickets

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Daytona 500 Ticket Prices

The cost of Daytona 500 tickets will vary based on the type of tickets you choose and where you decide to sit. NASCAR offers single-day pre-race tickets, two-day passes, four-day passes, and single-day Daytona 500 tickets.

Fanzone Passes (Saturday, February 18th)

Fanzone Passes for the Daytona 500 are available on SeatGeek starting at $28.00, with an average price of $35.00. These general admission (GA) tickets offer an up-close look at the start/finish line and your favorite team garages. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult.

Daytona 500 Four-Day Pass (Thursday, February 16th – Sunday, February 19th)

Four-day passes for the Daytona 500 include reserved seats for the Daytona 500 (Sunday), Beef. It’s what’s for dinner 300 (Saturday), NextEra 250 (Friday), and the Bluegreen Vacations Duel (Thursday). Prices start at $864.00 and average at $1,000.00, with a maximum price of $1572.00.

Daytona 500 Two-Day Pass (Saturday, February 18th – Sunday, February 19th)

Two-day passes for the Daytona 500 include reserved seats for the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner 300 (Saturday) and the Daytona 500 (Sunday). Prices start at $519.00 and average at $650.00, with a maximum price of $905.00.

Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 19th)

Tickets for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Cup Series start at $112, with an average price of $300.00, and a maximum price of $1344.00.

Where to Find the Best Seats at the Daytona 500

The best seats at the Daytona 500 can make or break your racing experience. If you’re a fan of burning rubber and watching the pros race to the finish line, pick seats in sections 348-353. These seats offer an unobstructed view of the action and start at $805.00, with a maximum price of $1572.00. If you’d like to be front and center, lower-level seating in sections 144-149 is the way to go.

VIP Ticket Packages and Suites at the Daytona 500

For an elite Daytona 500 experience, NASCAR offers ticket packages, suites, loge boxes, and more. You can find more information about these options on NASCAR’s official website. Some of the packages available include the Daytona 500 Club, Harley J’s Experience Package, 31 Degrees Package, Loge Boxes, and VIP Packages.

Daytona 500 Tickets – FAQs

Conclusion

In conclusion, purchasing Daytona 500 tickets can be made easy with SeatGeek. With various options like single-day, two-day, and four-day passes, you can choose the perfect ticket for your budget and needs. The best seats for the Daytona 500 will vary depending on what type of racing experience you’re looking for, but sections 348-353 and 144-149 offer great views of the track. If you’re looking for an elite experience, NASCAR offers ticket packages, suites, and more. So, head to SeatGeek, choose your preferred Daytona 500 tickets, and get ready to experience the thrill of NASCAR at the Daytona 500.