Wheatley Vodka Clash Returns to Daytona for 2027 Season Opener
The Clash will headline Daytona Speedweeks in February 2027, reviving the tradition that has defined the sport’s annual kickoff.
Aug 4, 2026
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NASCAR’s 2027 Clash Returns to Daytona with Wheatley Vodka Sponsorship
NASCAR announces that the 2027 Clash will be held at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, featuring Wheatley Vodka as the title sponsor and marking a key moment in the upcoming Speedweeks schedule.
Aug 4, 2026
NASCAR’s Wheatley Vodka Clash Returns to Daytona in 2027
The beloved The Clash exhibition will make its comeback at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2027, kicking off a week of events that lead into the DAYTONA 500.
Aug 4, 2026
Daytona Revives Winn‑Dixie Brand in Season‑Ending NASCAR Race
Daytona International Speedway announces the renaming of its season‑ending event from the Wawa 250 to the Winn‑Dixie 250, reviving a nostalgic sponsor tie‑in and preserving a Coca‑Cola partnership.
Jul 7, 2026
Winn‑Dixie 250 Revives Nostalgic NASCAR Finale at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway announced that the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ season‑ending race will be called the Winn‑Dixie 250, reviving a name from the early 2000s and pairing it with Coca‑Cola’s long‑standing sponsorship.
Jul 7, 2026
LOCASH to Headline Pre‑Race Concert at Daytona’s Season‑Ending NASCAR Event
On August 29, the final NASCAR race of the regular season will feature a special musical performance by LOCASH, adding a country‑music soundtrack to the climax of the playoff chase.
Jun 25, 2026
Daytona 500 Tickets On Sale for 2027 Race as Record Sell‑Out Streak Continues
Ticket sales for the 2027 Daytona 500 opened on June 10, marking the eleventh consecutive year the premier NASCAR event has sold out. The race will be held a week later than usual to dodge the Super Bowl, and President Frank Kelleher expressed excitement over the upcoming spectacle.
Jun 10, 2026
Daytona International Speedway Unveils LED Lighting Upgrade Ahead of 2027 Rolex 24
The speedway is replacing its 1998 lighting with a cutting‑edge LED array, with the first phase ready for the August NASCAR race and full completion targeted for the 2027 Rolex 24.
May 21, 2026