Is Trump coming to the 2026 Daytona 500? What to know

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has begun in Daytona Beach. Will President Donald Trump make an appearance for the second year in a row? ternoon media day festivities and qualifying at 8:15 p.m. Thursday will feature the two 150-mile Duel qualifiers, which will finalize the starting lineup for the Daytona 500. On Friday and Saturday, the Cup cars will cede the spotlight to the Truck Series, ARCA and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Each will open its 2026 season. Then, the 68th Great American Race will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Here's what to know about...