The NASCAR schedule this weekend took drivers to Daytona International Speedway for late-night racing under the lights. Friday’s Xfinity Series

Will one of the betting favorites win the Coke Zero Sugar 400? Or will a longshot driver surprise at Daytona? Here are the News-Journal's staff picks.

Rudy Fugle, crew chief for William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team, has been ejected from Daytona International Speedway for a Friday inspection infraction.NASCAR says the team was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the splitter of its race car.

The 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400 wraps off the NASCAR Cup Series regular season at Daytona International Speedway. How to watch, including start time.

Daytona Beach, Florida Track length: 2.5 miles When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET Where to tune in: NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App/Peacock Race purse: $9,797,935 Race distance: 160 laps | 400 miles Stages: 35 | 95 | 160 Defending winner: Harrison Burton,

Parker Kligerman saw his opening, a sliver of daylight, and he shot the gap. He put that No. 88 exactly where it needed to be, holding off the hard-charging field in a breathtaking dash to the finish line. The roar from the crowd was deafening.

Rain could be an unwelcome guest at Saturday's NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway. Plus, rip current risk continues through weekend.