on 14 Feb 2026
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series 2026 season-opening race, the United Rentals 300, will take place before the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 14, 2026. The event will start at 5:00 p.m. ET and consist of 120 laps that cover 300 miles around the track. Remember that this is a weekend event with two races! Additionally, the 2025 ARCA Menards Series season 200-mile race at Daytona gets underway earlier in the day.
The first race, known as the "Modified Sportsman Race," took place in 1959. Later, it was an annual event, and because of sponsorship, the name was frequently altered. Since 2021, it has been referred to as beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300.
Note: The NASCAR Xfinity Series 2024 season opening at Daytona has been postponed by NASCAR authorities due to heavy rain on Saturday. The race was scheduled to air on the FS1 channel on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Venue: Daytona International Speedway
Time: 5:00 pm ET
TV Channel: FS1
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