Daytona 500: What to know about this year's 'Great American Race'


The Daytona 500 was supposed to get the NASCAR season into full gear on Sunday. But we will have to wait at least one more day.

Due to bad weather, the race was postponed until Monday at 4 pm ET.

Forty drivers will look to make history at the famous Daytona International Speedway when the race begins.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the race last year starting from 31st position after previously finishing in the top 10 once.

It was his second victory at the track, where he won the 2017 Coke Zero 400. It was also Stenhouse's third career victory. He also won the 2017 GEICO 500 at Talladega and has eight Xfinity Series wins.

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A “Happy Daytona Day” flag during the 65th annual NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Joey Logano, who won the pole this year, won the race in 2015 after starting fifth. He finished second last year and started third to earn his fourth top-five and seventh top-10.

Here's what you need to know about “The Great American Race.”

When does the race begin?

The 66th running of the Daytona 500 begins Monday at 4 pm ET. The race can be seen on FOX.

What is the starting lineup?

Row 1: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell

Row 2 – Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell

Row 3: Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric

Row 4: Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin

Row 5: Carson Hocevar, John Hunter Nemechek

Row 6 – Erik Jones, Harrison Burton

Row 7 – Daniel Suarez, Zane Smith

Row 8: Ty Gibbs, Brad Keselowski

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Pre-race ceremonies before the 65th annual NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Row 9 – Kyle Larson, William Byron

Row 10: Chris Buescher, Chase Briscoe

Row 11 – Ross Chastain, Justin Haley

Row 12: Jimmie Johnson, Bubba Wallace

Row 13: Ryan Preece, Kaz Grala

Row 14: Martin Truex Jr., AJ Allmendinger

Row 15 – Corey LaJoie, Josh Berry

Row 16 – Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney

Row 17 – Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch

Row 18 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Riley Herbst

Row 19 – Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson

Row 20 – Anthony Alfredo, David Ragan

Who has the fastest practice times?

Hamlin ran a 45.575 in the first practice, reaching a top speed of 197.477. Seven others, including Johnson and Wallace, were under 46 seconds. Logano's 49.465 was the best in qualifying.

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The 65th annual NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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Who has the most Daytona 500 wins?

Richard Petty has the most wins at the track with seven. Denny Hamlin has the most wins among active drivers with three. Dale Jarrett is the last driver to win from the pole, in 2000.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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