The Daytona 500 weather forecast has improved ahead of the Feb. 15 race, with the start time moved to approximately 2:13 p.m. Eastern. The National Weather Service predicts an 8% chance of rain at the start, increasing to 56% by 6 p.m., potentially impacting the race’s later stages. A four-hour window is anticipated to be sufficient to complete the race if rain holds off. The likelihood of postponement is low, but NASCAR will monitor conditions closely as the event progresses.
