What Time Does The Daytona 500 Start, End? How Long Does The NASCAR Race Last?

Written By Matt Burke | Published at February 13, 2021

The 63rd running of the Daytona 500 takes place this coming Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The race, per usual, is set for 200 laps – going 500 miles (hence, the 500 in Daytona 500).

Betting on the Daytona 500 is highly popular as it is the most wagered-on NASCAR event each year.

Here, we will dish out betting information on the Great American Race, and – of course – provide you with the answer of what time the race will start and finish.

Daytona 500 odds

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How to bet on the Daytona 500

Betting on the Daytona 500 is easy if you live in a US state with legal online sports betting.

Top US sportsbooks offer odds on the winner of the race, and odds on if the driver you choose will finish top 3 or top 10. There are also prop bet options for stage winner, car number of the race winner, team of the race winner and more.

Sportsbooks have great offers for new users, as DraftKings Sportsbook offers a sign up bonus of up to $1,025.

DraftKings also has an odds boost for the 2021 Daytona 500:

Winning car to be a Chevrolet: Was +150, Now +200

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FanDuel is offering “Top Five Finish Insurance,” where if the driver you pick to win before the race doesn’t win outright but still finishes in the top five you will get a refund in site credit up to $50.

What time does the Daytona 500 start and end?

The 2021 Daytona 500 will start at 2:30 p.m. ET.

FOX TV listings have the race running from 2:30 p.m. ET to 6:30 p.m. ET. The Daytona 500 typically runs around three and a half hours in real time, excluding the pre and post-race hoopla.

Last year’s Daytona 500 spanned over two days as it was suspended on Sunday due to rain, and wrapped up on Monday.