Everything you need to know for today's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
Saturday’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway is race No. 17 of the 36-race NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
Before drivers take the green flag, here’s everything you need to know:
Green flag: 8 p.m. ET
Tune-in:
FOX Sports broadcasts will also be simulcast on the FOX Sports GO app.
Race distance: 160 laps, 400 miles
Track size: 2.5-mile Superspeedway
Grid size: 40 cars (full starting lineup below)
Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms should clear up before start of the race. 25 percent chance of rain for drop of green flag. Cloudy conditions expected with steady winds. 80 degrees at start of race, cooling to 76 degrees by race end. (Weather.com)
National anthem: Performed by U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Band from Fort Benning, Ga.
Honorary Pace Car Driver: Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith
Flyover: Four F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron from Homestead Air Reserve Base
Defending race winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Front row: Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards
Starting Lineup:
