Daytona 500 Tickets

Daytona 500 Race Tickets

NASCAR fans can buy their Daytona 500 tickets right here at TicketSmarter! The Daytona 500 is the biggest and most prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar. The inaugural race was held in 1959 to christen the newly built Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR legend Lee Petty won the first running, and his son Richard Petty went on to be the winningest driver in Daytona 500 history with seven victories.

In 1982, the race became the season opener for the NASCAR Cup Series, which is a tradition that continues today. Daytona is also a part of Daytona Speedweek with multiple practices, qualifying sessions and support races leading up to The Great American Race.

Recent winners who have hoisted the Harley J. Earl Trophy in victory lane include Denny Hamlin, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and William Byron. Secure your Daytona 500 tickets today to watch your favorite driver attempt to win the biggest race in NASCAR!

Why You Can’t Miss the Daytona 500 in 2025?

• View of the Action: The Daytona International Speedway offers incredible sightlines where every high-speed maneuver, pit stop, and heart-pounding moment will be right in front of you. From your seat, the roar of the engines and the excitement of the race will be an experience like no other.
• The Thrill of NASCAR’s Biggest Race: The Daytona 500 is where NASCAR’s best drivers race for glory at speeds exceeding 200 mph. Watch as they battle for position, take risks, and race to the finish line in what’s known as "The Great American Race."
• Unmatched Energy: The Daytona 500 is a spectacle beyond the race itself. Feel the energy in the air as fans come together to cheer on their favorites. The atmosphere is electric, making it one of the most exciting events in motorsport.

How much are Daytona 500 tickets?

Daytona 500 tickets start around $110 and the average cost to attend the event is usually right at about $200. Seats in the lower section of the grandstand will be cheaper than those higher up. Tickets that offer a view overseeing the start-finish line will also be one of the more expensive options.

Daytona 500 ticket prices start as low as $87.48 and the most expensive tickets cost up to $4500.00. The average ticket price to attend is $657.16.

Daytona 500 Schedule

The Daytona 500 typically takes place on the second or third Sunday of February. Daytona Speedweek takes place during the previous week in the build-up to The Great American Race. The Busch Clash will kick off the race week with an exhibition race on Tuesday night. The Clash will feature the NASCAR Cup Series drivers racing on the 3.56-mile road course at Daytona International Speedway.

This is followed up by Daytona 500 Qualifying on Wednesday. Qualifying only sets the front row for the Daytona 500 with the rest of the field battling for their starting positions in the Duel at Daytona races on Thursday nights. The finish of the Duels will determine the remainder of the starting order for the big race on Sunday. Friday night sees the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series take to the track for a 250-mile race. Saturday features a doubleheader with the ARCA Menards Series racing for 200 miles and a 300-mile NASCAR Xfinity Series event.