Many drivers stay at about the same ranking in the second half of the regular season. "The grandstands may not look the same, but you can rest assured The Great American Race will once again have the aura and atmosphere of the biggest event in motorsports," Daytona International Speedway tweeted. STATE JOURNAL WIRE SERVICES Feb 14, 2021 Feb 14, 2021; 0; . Obviously, the track authorities will try everything in their power to ensure a safe environment for all. The average top speed of a NASCAR car is just over 321km/h, or 200mph. That will include reseating some fans to help promote social distancing. There are an assortment of reasons why the Indy 500 overshadows the Daytona 500 and the number of annual renditions (84 for Indy, 42 for Daytona) is at the bottom of the list. In the last five years, Denny Hamlin has won three times, including two in a row. Built in 1969, it is 2.66 miles (4.28 kilometers) long, and holds the current record for fastest speed in a stock car, lapping at an average of 216.309 mph (348.116 km/h) and reaching 228 mph (367 km/h) at the end of the backstretch. A frequent concern from NASCAR drivers throughout the 2020 season was that the lack of fans in attendance for most races did a number on the atmosphere that they usually experience on race day. His graph for 2022 shows what that looks like. The only real indication will come after the Busch Clash race at the LA Coliseum. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Xavier Institute of Communications. The speeds are far lower than is typical on most NASCAR oval tracks, but they are very fast compared to other short tracks due to the high banking. Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillion (3) lead the restart of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. . We know, however, that Daytona International Speedway won't be at full capacity for the 63rd running of NASCAR's iconic season-opening race, scheduled for February 14. Floyd Mayweather Jr also has a team in the race The Money Team Racing with driver Kaz Grala qualifying the #50 machine. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Table of Contents. In 2022 however, there are no limits on the number of fans that are attending the Daytona 500. Among them will be defending champion Kyle Larson leading the Hendrick Motorsports charge.