What day is the NASCAR Daytona 500 race?

Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00 PM EST the Daytona 500 auto race will begin.

Qualifying for the Daytona 500 pole starts at 1:05 PM EST on sunday, February 19, 2012.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Duel Qualifying Races are 60 laps and 150 miles each. The qualifying races start at 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series Drive4COPD 300 starts at 1:15 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2012.