Daytona 500 Race Week

Full Coverage from Fox Sports

By Kent Whitaker
The Super Bowl is over and the Daytona 500 is next on the list of HUGE sporting events. In fact, football fans may have noticed some racing exposure during the broadcast of the Falcons meltdown against the Patriots. Or, the Pat’s amazing comeback against the Dirty Birds depending on which NFL team you were pulling for.

The point is that FOX Sports laid the groundwork of their upcoming NASCAR coverage during one of the biggest TV events of the year. Ads featuring several drivers, celebrities, and exciting race shots promoting the Great American Race aired during Super Bowl coverage. Even a Simpsons cartoon featured Dale Earnhardt Jr behind the wheel. The point is that the 2017 Daytona 500 race week will get full coverage from Fox Sports.
Daytona 500 Speedweeks Live Coverage
Here’s how things break down for Daytona 500 coverage on Fox Sports. Listing includes Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing, Camping World Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and ARCA Racing Series on-track events.
All times – Eastern Time. I compiled this info from Fox Sports, FS1, ARCAracing.com, and TVracer.com. Fox sports noted that TV coverage is subject to change from Fox/FX1/FX2 depending on weather. Schedule is for on-track events only covered by Fox Sports. Does not include studio coverage from Fox or other networks. I hope this info helps you take in all of the racing set for Speed Weeks!
Friday, Feb. 17
5-6 p.m.
Cup Series first practice for The Clash at Daytona.
TV: FS1
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cup Series final practice for The Clash at Daytona.
TV: FS1

Saturday, Feb. 25
10:30 a.m.
Xfinity Series qualifying.
TV: FS1
1-2 p.m.
Cup Series Daytona 500 final practice.
TV: FS1
3:30 p.m. RACING
Xfinity Series Powershares QQQ 300 – 120 laps, 300 miles.
TV: FS1
Sunday, Feb. 26
2 p.m. RACING
The Daytona 500 – 200 laps, 500 miles.
TV: Fox
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
I’ll admit it – I’m addicted to racing so I tend to search for additional options when it comes to race day coverage. Check out Sirius/XM and the NASCAR Channel for their coverage. In addition, the Motor Racing Network – MRN, and the Performance Racing Network – PRN both have amazing coverage of just about everything in stockcar racing and both networks have their own apps for devices and smart phones.
Several Networks feature NASCAR related shows with live interviews and complete coverage. ARCARacing.com will have live timing and scoring for their practices, qualifying, and add race day audio on ARCA race day – Feb 18. And, as always – check your local radio stations for MRN affiliates.
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“Kent Whitaker, often called ‘the Deck Chef’ is a sportswriter, culinary writer, and cookbook author with fourteen titles. He covers NASCAR, racing in general, Football, barbecue, grilling, and tailgating. You can visit him on www.thedeckchef.com .”