Kyle Larson: 19 career wins, 0-for-9 in Daytona 500. "While we won't be able to have a capacity crowd here in February, we are excited that we can host the Daytona 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in live on Fox. The all-new seventh generation NASCAR Cup Series car was tested at Daytona International Speedway this week. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Ryan Blaney to win (+1200): The Force is strong with this Star Wars fanatic, and by force I mean aero push. "The Daytona 500 is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, and fans from all over the world converge in Daytona Beach to be a part of motorsport's biggest day," Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile saidin a statement. The track seats 55,000 people total in the grandstand. Your login session has expired. Cup Series drivers will practice and qualify Saturday before the Xfinity Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Elsewhere, the 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve will start his first Daytona 500. The 2021 Daytona 500 was run under health and safety rules that limited attendance to 30,000. Johnson has been coaching his pal Travis Pastrana -- yes, the X Games and Nitro Circus demigod, who made it into his first Daytona 500. However, fan attendance is still limited for the Cup race Feb 21. Hendrick Motorsports has scheduled a press conference for 12 p.m. driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino. 9 car this weekend. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Fans are able to place ticket deposits online, but an announcement should be forthcoming from the speedway regarding seating. Earlier this week, Daytona International Speedway announced the 2022 Daytona 500 was a sell-out. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. -- Ryan McGee, Chase Elliott to win (+1200): Elliott has yet to break through at Daytona, but he has knocked on the door a lot -- especially lately. The 2021 DAYTONA 500 start time is 2:30 p.m. It's his only career victory, and he backed that up with a seventh-place finish one year ago. "What an incredible way to begin Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth by announcing that we have completely sold out of the NASCAR Cup Series season-opening DAYTONA 500," Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher said in a release. Others have found success, but only a dozen have won it twice, and these drivers who have surpassed that record are the masters of the Great American Race. Daytona track president said yesterday no capacity limits the protocols will be same as they were in August must wear a mask if indoors. Coliseum on the weekend of Feb. 6. In the 2021 Daytona 500, he ran inside the top 15 for 99.5% of the laps run and nearly snuck by Michael McDowell for the win when chaos erupted on the last lap. Daytona 500 fully sold out; race attendance could reach 150,000. Both races will be broadcast on FOX. Stroll to race in Bahrain after missing F1 testing, AlphaTauri denies talk of sale by Red Bull, Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, Bahrain rights group urges F1 drivers to speak up, Dale vs. Dale: A Daytona 500 the Jarretts, NASCAR won't forget, NASCAR's 2023 season will be a year of change, Harvick will leave incomparable legacy that goes beyond rookie year, his Hail Melon move at Martinsville Speedway last fall, announcing a big contract extension with Trackhouse Racing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 2021's Daytona 500: One-third of the crowds, all the excitement. Michael McDowell enters the race as defending winner after the fiery last lap crash in 2021. Market data provided by Factset. "Hey, I think these new Chevy noses are really working!" Fans at the Daytona 500 will mostly stay spread out in the grandstand, while all in attendance would also requirehealth screenings, temperature checks and face-coverings. This year's edition of the Daytona 500 is of particular interest to NASCAR fans as it marks the official competitive debut of the all-new Next Gen Cup Series car, which was first used in the exhibition Clash at the Coliseum in the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 6 that was won by Joey Logano. Chase Elliott will not compete this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway due to a leg injury, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday night. Ben Rhodes placed third and was followed by Corey Heim and Ty Majeski. NASCAR's season unofficially kicks off with the exhibition Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, which is being run on a temporary quarter-mile track that's been built inside the L.A. Austin Hill won at Daytona. ET Saturday. Winds 20-30 mph. Here's what we know about which tracks are hosting fans: Daytona International Speedway announced in December that attendance would be limited for NASCAR's main event Feb. 14 and all Speedweeks races that precede the 500, including the Clash, Duels and the Trucks and Xfinity races. Chandler Smith scored his first career Xfinity pole, posting the fastest lap in Friday nights Xfinity Series qualifying session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Almirola has two Cup wins on superspeedways and 13 combined top-10s at Daytona and Talladega, so he does have a track record of success. Daytona International Speedway president Chip Wile over the weekend . Daytona weather could be deciding factor in Daytona 500. The cars of Custer, Berry, Sheldon Creed, Busch, Brandon Jones and Gray Gaulding will go to the rear for using backup cars. Where are F1 2023 absentees Vettel, Ricciardo and Schumacher? The Daytona 500 is one of the most historic races in NASCAR history. section: | slug: 2021-daytona-500-limited-fan-attendance-will-be-allowed-for-the-63rd-running-of-the-great-american-race | sport: nascar | route: article_single.us | Legal Statement. From 1995-2020, U.S. television ratings for the Daytona 500 have been the highest for any auto race of the year, surpassing the traditional leader, the Indianapolis 500 which in turn greatly surpasses the Daytona 500 in in-track attendance and international viewing; however, in 2021 the Indianapolis 500 surpassed the Daytona 500 in TV ratings . Many fans have sensibly decided to stay home. There is a temptation to include Alex Bowman on this list, who has started a record six Daytona 500s from the front row, but the last driver to this race from the front row was pole sitter Dale Jarrett in 2000. Daytona International Speedway, home to the Daytona 500, announced Wednesday that the "biggest event in all of motorsports" will play host to a limited number of fans when it rolls around in February. Here's what it means for Volusia tourism. He isn't racing in the 500 but in Saturday's ARCA (think Class AA baseball) event. This year's event, like most sporting events, will see a limited attendance due to the. The 2020 Daytona 500 was the last held without capacity restrictions. Who had a bad race:John Hunter Nemechek and Hailie Deegan were involved in a crash on the final lap of the second stage. The DAYTONA 500 will be at 2:30 PM ET What channel is the DAYTONA 500 on? DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It is time for the 65th running of the Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest event on its biggest stage, kicking off what many believe could be one of the sport's biggest seasons. The last two NASCAR Cup races at Daytona the road course race in August and the regular-season finale a few weeks later hosted an estimated 10,000 and 25,000 fans, respectively. an estimated 25,000 fans at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, which also takes place at Daytona. Attendance at the 2021 Daytona 500 won by Michael McDowell was limited to 30%. The 2021 Daytona 500 is expected to have about 30,000 fans in attendance at the Feb. 14 race. ", The Daytona 500 will be the first official race to feature the Next Gen Cup Series cars that debuted at the exhibition Clash at the Coliseum. Kyle Busch, who started on the pole, led 84 of 134 laps to win Friday nights NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. By: Jim Utter Dec. Or you might think he's a superstar. That race will be the first racing scenario that the Next Gen cars face, so the pecking order will probably be determined around that time. I have no idea if she is a car person, but she did graduate from El Camino Real High School. "Hey! Fans who purchased tickets and plan to attend will be relocated to ensure socially distanced seating, or accounts will be credited if the track is unable to reseat them, per the track website. It took seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, Sr. 20 years to win, and is also where he tragically lost his life only three years later. Elliott suffered an injury to his left leg while snowboarding Friday in Colorado, the team stated. we are excited that we can host the Daytona 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in live on FOX." . daytona beach, fla. The Daytona International Speedway announced on Wednesday that the 2021 Daytona 500 will be held with a limited number of fans in attendance. Tom Gatto. Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass reported that this year's precautions will include masks required for indoor spaces. Daytona International Speedway, home to the Daytona. Jake Garcia was the top-finishing rookie, placing 10th. Speedway officials have taken significant steps to ensure the sold-out race doesnt become a super-spreader event. Daytona International Speedway announced in December that attendance would be limited for NASCAR's main event on Feb. 14 and all Speedweeks races that precede the 500, including the Clash,. Brad Keselowski is behind the wheel of a Ford, a widely accepted advantage, and finished fourth in his Duel 150. The leader is His Royal Fastness Richard Petty with seven. That's because while NASCAR is back, so is COVID-19. However, Michael McDowell denied him a hat-trick in 2021. The Daytona 500 will run with limited fan in attendance, Daytona International Speedway announced Wednesday. Xavier Institute of Communications. If you saw how Walter White whipped that RV around running from the police, perhaps he should enter a car in the ARCA race, too. The 2022 Daytona 500 kicks off the new NASCAR Cup season, but how many fans are at the superspeedway? Going for the win at Daytona nearly ended the careers of Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch and countless others as well. Larson has won Cup races on every type of track except for "plate races" at Daytona and Talladega, places that he has openly admitted he can't stand and simply tolerates. Best finish: 3rd, 2014 The 2021 Daytona 500 had just 30,000 in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. Yes, Malcolm! The victory is Buschs 63rd in the Truck Series and his fourth series win at his hometown track. You're in @TravisPastrana! Tickets are still available for events taking place earlier in the week, which include qualifying, practice and Xfinity Series, Truck Series and ARCA series races. Some reconfiguring of NASCAR's original schedule last month moved the Daytona Road Course race to second in the order and bumped Auto Club Speedway from the lineup completely. Are there any limits on the number of fans allowed to attend? And finally: Will it rain? More:Daytona 500 to be held with 'limited' fans in 2021 because of COVID-19 pandemic. We feel as though we have the perfect dates for both of our NASCAR Cup Series events.". Joining them will be Conor Daly, whom you know from IndyCar and also his fourth-place finish in the 30th season of The Amazing Race. The 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 was held. While some NASCAR events have struggled in recent years to attract fans, the Daytona 500 is not among them. Fans will be screened before entering the venue and required to wear face coverings and observe at least 6 feet of social distancing. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has won the 65th Daytona 500, making his way to the lead in double overtime and then emerging ahead of Joey Logano at the moment of caution on the. Who had a good race: Reigning series champion Zane Smith, who is the points leader this season, has opened the season with a win and a runner-up finish. The NASCAR Cup Series will open its 73rd season on Valentine's Day 2021 with the 63rd running of the Daytona 500 . It will also be interesting to see who will draw first blood in the 2022 season and challenge for the title. Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor. (The 1960 race, the second 500, had an official attendance of 38,775.) Now its up tothe fans: They must follow the rules and do what they can to keep everyone safe. Hendrick Motorsports has had lots of speed in the Daytona 500, but hasn't had a winner since 2014. The 2021 Daytona 500 was run under health and safety rules that limited attendance to 30,000. . NASCAR today is announcing that Daytona Int'l Speedway is completely sold out for this weekend's Daytona 500, which could see as many as 150,000 people on site. It's true. 4:09 pm ET. We hope they enjoy the race on TV. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, He ran two races for Spire Motorsports in 2021. Mason Maggio and Ryan Vargas each failed to qualify. Legal Statement. The 2020 Daytona 500 will look and sound unlike any other running of "The Great American Race" and not in a good way. By: . Now, Hamlin will be aiming to win his fourth Daytona 500 but will face plenty of competition from several of his rivals. The Emmy winner will climb atop the flag stand and wave the green flag over the start of the race. Or perhaps you are currently reading this while dressed in your Chase Elliott pajamas and tucked into your Jimmie Johnson bed sheets. Elsewhere, the 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve will start his first Daytona 500. Entry times for #NextEra250 race day Know what to bring with you for #SpeedweeksbyAdventHealth https://t.co/Xr2Z9LoFV3 pic.twitter.com/H5SGC3s7Ws. Daytona 500 Weekend Schedule Released Find Out the Practice, Qualifying and Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Tickets are on sale for the Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where seating was last estimated at fewer than 80,000 seats. Elliotts streak of consecutive Cup starts ends at 254 races. Follow along for updates from the 2021 Daytona 500 here. During the playoffs last year that was expanded to ten minutes, which was too long. In 2022 however, there are no limits on the number of fans that are attending the Daytona 500. The sport began allowing limited fans as the year progressed, withan estimated 25,000 fans at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, which also takes place at Daytona. The only F1 driver to win the Daytona 500 was Mario Andretti in 1967 11 years before he claimed the world title in 1978. But this year will once again prove what fans already know: It is never boring. Daytona 500 to Host 30,000 Fans in NASCAR Season Opener Author: Madeline Coleman Publish date: Jan 30, 2021 Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile announced on Saturday that he. Market data provided by Factset. But attendance will be less than a third of normal which could make it the smallest official crowd in the races history. -- Mike Clay, Michael McDowell to finish top five (+400): If you are a casual NASCAR fan, someone who only watches the Daytona 500, then you've probably never heard of the guy they call McDriver. The only real indication will come after the Busch Clash race at the LA Coliseum. It was the first race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series. Will 2023 IndyCar season see a changing of the guard? From the middle! It means the Floridian oval is at capacity which is about 123,500 seats in the grandstand on the front-stretch. Best finish: 2nd, 2019 "While we won't be able to have a capacity crowd here in February, we are excited that we can host the Daytona 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in . The process is expected to be completed by early January. After the race at the LA Coliseum, there is the official season-opening race, the iconic Daytona 500. Dhruv George is a senior Motorsports author for EssentiallySports, having He will be joined on the front row by Justin Allgaier (182.778 mph). It's easily the most curious inclusion. This year the Camaro has a flatter front face, and during the Duel 150s, it looked like it was already playing much nicer with others. 2023 Daytona 500 loop data Previous race results Next race results Previous at this track. Austin Cindric, who shocked Wallace and the rest of the world by winning last year's Daytona 500 as a rookie, nearly won his Duel 150 on Thursday night and will start his 500 title defense from the third row. The 2021 Daytona 500 is expected to have about 30,000 fans in attendance at the Feb. 14 race. The Daytona 500 consists of 200 laps on a 2.5-mile track. "We're extremely happy to have our spring date moved back into March," LVMS president Chris Powell said in a statement at the time of NASCAR's 2021 schedule release. He finished second in the Daytona 500 in 2017 and 2020 and won the 400-miler in August 2021. Bowman was in first grade. Here's what it means for Volusia tourism. Busch looked great in his Thursday night Duel 150 before he was wrecked out by contact with Daniel Suarez. -- Scott Symmes, Jimmie Johnson to win (+4000): We can't make superspeedway predictions without at least one long shot. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is steadily approaching. 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. The Speedway said that the reseating process is underway and expects to have information sent to fans who previously purchased tickets this week. 2023 www.news-journalonline.com. In its statement, the track did not specify how many fans will be allowed to attend the race, which is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 14. Denny Hamlin can make history!" ET on FS1). But how many fans are in attendance at the superspeedway in 2022 for the Daytona 500? The COVID-19 pandemic has led to empty stadiums and arenas throughout the sports world, while the 2020 NASCAR season featured many races without fans. Best finish: 7th, 2016 and 2019 He was scheduled to undergo surgery Friday night. at While the International Speedway Corporation does not release the official attendance figures, an estimated 250,000 fans attend the Daytona 500 each February. authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, He's also a two-time Talladega victor and finished second in the last superspeedway race these cars have run, finishing 0.06 seconds behind Elliott at Talladega in October. "It's going to be the largest sporting event that happens in the United States since COVID hit,", Fans at the Daytona 500 will mostly stay spread out in the grandstand, while all in attendance would also require. More:Daytona 500 attendance is limited. Although the Speedway doesn't release official attendance figures, the event was on track to outpace the 2021 edition that unfolded with restrictions tied to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as pre . That's because while NASCAR is back, so is COVID-19. Information on ticketing and health and safety protocols can be found on the speedway website. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Speaking of the future NASCAR Hall of Famer Martin Truex Jr.: 31 career wins, 0-for-18 in Daytona 500. Tennis, NFL, and eSports. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Obviously, the track authorities will try everything in their power to ensure a safe environment for all. Ty Majeski placed fifth, giving him finishes of sixth or better in the first two races of the season. That amounts to just over 21,000 people at a facility that can seat over 101,500. According to the track president, there will be no capacity limits in terms of the seating arrangement. The move is thought to allow a greater number of fans to attend the event under Florida's less restrictive policies compared with Southern California, as well as minimize travel between states. Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Denny Hamlin (11), Kyle Busch (18), Martin Truex Jr. (19) and Bubba Wallace (23) during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500 will be broadcast on FOX Sunday, Feb. 20 starting at 2:30 p.m. In other news, Costco's March 2023 coupon book contains deals on clothing, food, and more. But in 2021, one of the season's biggest events will have the crowd those drivers so desperately craved -- to a certain degree, at least. That's because while NASCAR is back, so is COVID-19. Berry, who drives for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series, will be making his third career Cup start. Speedway officials have said they are limiting attendance to about 30,000 fans in the stands and a few thousand more in the infield. Race Timings for NASCAR Cup, Truck, Xfinity and ARCA Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Great American Race will once again have the aura and atmosphere that fans have come to know and love. In its statement, the track did not specify how many fans will be allowed to attend the race, which is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 14. More:Fact check: Image does not show Tampa mayor violating Super Bowl mask mandate. The superspeedway can hold over 101,000 people, which sets up the race to be the second-highest attended oval track racing event of the pandemic era behind last year's Indianapolis 500, which ran at 40% capacity with approximately 135,000 tickets sold. The 2023 Daytona 530 was a NASCAR Cup Series race and the 65th running of the event.It was held on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fans who purchased tickets are also able to defer orders to the 2022 Spring event (date TBA). Cole Custer (182.500) qualified third. Bubba Wallace has made five Daytona 500 starts and finished second twice, and the first of his two career Cup Series wins came at Talladega, Daytona's sister superspeedway, in 2021. At Inter-Miami CF Stadium an hour north of the track, allotted attendance has hovered between 14% and 20% of the stadium's 18,000-seat capacity for soccer events in recent months. Safety policies include wearing masks in the facility except when seated, agreeing to undergo a health screening and temperature check and maintaining six feet of social distancing between parties. While we wont be able to have a capacity crowd here in February, we are excited that we can host the DAYTONA 500 with those in attendance, as well as for the millions who will tune in live on FOX. That includes a fifth-place run in the 2019 Daytona 500, followed up by a win two years later. To be precise, all spectators have to wear a mask if indoors. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Christian Eckes finished third, giving him finishes of sixth or better in the first two races of the season. The Kaulig Racing driver earned the pole with a lap of 183.119 mph. 50 to honor his 50-0 record in the ring. Daytona International Speedway announced that the 2021 Daytona 500 will be run with a limited crowd because of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Legal Statement. But in 2021, one of the season's biggest events will have the crowd those drivers so desperately craved -- to a certain degree, at least. When the Next Gen car was rolled out one year ago, the real character in each different make -- Chevy, Toyota and Ford -- was found in their nose piece designs. NASCAR has also already reconfigured its schedule once. Those with a participating TV provider can also watch online and on smart devices using the FOX Sports app. Jimmie Johnson returned to the Cup Series for Legacy Motor Club in this race. More:Daytona 500 attendance is limited. Coliseum in 2022. The track's safety protocols are consistent with those of Daytona. No decisions have been made about limiting attendance to next month's Rolex 24 At Daytona, scheduled for Jan. 30-31. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Almost all of NASCAR's earliest races in 2021 will run with limited fans. Much like Sunday's Super Bowl, though, we are well aware that many people will tune into this weekend's Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing who won't watch another race this year. The next Cup race is scheduled for March 14. The seven-time Cup champion has been in victory lane at Daytona seven times, including a pair of Daytona 500 victories (2006 and 2013). Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Villeneuve, also the 1995 Indy 500 winner is the first F1 driver to tackle NASCARs premier race since Juan Pablo Montoya and Scott Speed in 2013. "It's going to be the largest sporting event that happens in the United States since COVID hit,"DaytonaInternational Speedway President Chip Wile said, per Zach Dean of the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The Daytona 500 is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports, and fans from all over the world converge in Daytona Beach to be a part of motorsports biggest day, track president Chip Wile said in the statement. Problem was that when the Chevys tried to team up in the aerodynamic draft, their cool-looking pointy noses acted like a cow catcher on a train and punted cars out of the way instead of pushing them. What Nascar track holds the most fans? Elliott has finished in the top 10 in four of the past five races at the track, including a pair of runner-ups, and he's been a staple at the front of the field. The paper also reported that the regular season finale race hosted an estimated audience of around 25,000. Sanitizer and handwashing stations will be everywhere, along with yellow-shirted workers ready to wipe down high-touch surfaces. No matter how much you do or don't know about NASCAR, the following Daytona 500 preview is for everyone. The 2021 event was held with capacity restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic and only had about 30,000 fans in attendance, while this year's number will be well over 100,000. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Johnson is back after retiring from full-time NASCAR racing in 2020, having spent the past two seasons in the IndyCar paddock. Feel free to print it out, keep a cheat sheet in your pocket and randomly blurt out fact and figures to impress your friends as you watch the Great American Race. This year's Daytona 500 attendance will be similar to other Speedweek events, and a myriad of safety precautions will be in place to ensure fans' safety. With the new variant plaguing the world, there are concerns about Daytona International Speedways attendance. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is steadily approaching. Fans who have already bought tickets to the event will still be able to go, but there's a chance that their seating will be rearranged in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. There will reportedly be 22,000 fans at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, but the Daytona 500 one week later could have even more watching in person. Chase Elliott will open up his NASCAR Cup Series championship title defense and Denny Hamlin will try to go back to back at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14. The track also announced that tickets remained on sale for other events during Speedweeks. Kyle Busch: 60 career wins, 0-for-17 in Daytona 500. The Daytona International Speedway has started hiring 2,500 people to work the marquee Daytona 500 and additional events planned for throughout the year. Two years ago, Almirola had a car strong enough to win one of the 150-mile duels, but his 500 ended in heartbreak when he was taken out in a crash on Lap 15. Xfinity teams must use the same car this weekend as they raced at Auto Club Speedway or start at the rear of the field. Hendrick Motorsports has had lots . "Hey! While the decision to limit the Daytona 500 attendance is likely to prove unpopular, the onset of COVID-19 has made it a necessity. The 2021 Daytona 500 will have fans in attendance; how many remains to be determined. We are so thankful to the fans who have reserved their place in what will be yet another history-making event at The World Center of Racing. The Daytona 500 is many things. The exhibition race features around 20 of the top drivers. Kyle Larson is also listed in that group, but we're not counting him. Josh Berry will drive the No. Chase Elliott (leg) to miss Las Vegas Cup Series race, Top NASCAR experts reveal 2023 Pennzoil 400 picks, 2023 Pennzoil 400 predictions, odds, sims, picks, Legendary NASCAR expert reveals Pennzoil 400 picks, NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas: How to watch, picks, NASCAR changes package for short tracks, road courses. In the last five years, Denny Hamlin has won three times, including two in a row. The 2020 Daytona 500 was the last held without capacity restrictions. Daytona already revealed last month that the 101,000-seat grandstand was sold out, in what many in the industry said . The track hosted roughly 22,000 fans for last year's All-Star Race and attendance appeared closer to its sold-out allotted 20% capacity (30,000 spectators) for the Cup race there in September.