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With bad weather looming, NASCAR moves up start time to Daytona 500

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — With the threat of rain looming, NASCAR moved up the start time one hour for Sunday’s Daytona 500 to 1:30 p.m. EST.

Daytona International Speedway will open parking lots at 6 a.m.

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Due to increased security measures, Daytona International Speedway encouraged all fans to arrive early for the event.

Here’s the schedule for the pre-race and race coverage on FOX30:

11 a.m.: Action Sports Jax: Road to Victory Lane

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: NASCAR RaceDay

1:30 p.m.: Daytona 500

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