Daytona 500

One of the most coveted racing events in the U.S. will take place this weekend with the Daytona 500 set for Sunday, February 18.

As the first race of the year for the NASCAR Nextel Cup, the Daytona 500 is highly anticipated by racing fans and drivers alike. The race will take place at the famous Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The next pit stops on the Nextel Cup circuit will be for the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway on February 25 followed by the UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 11.