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2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series Wawa 250

Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, United States28 Aug 2026Full day
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Why You Should Go

Catch a competitive O'Reilly Series night race at historic Daytona as part of a full NASCAR weekend.

Format

Weekend Show

Crowd

Mixed motorsport fans and weekend travelers—larger, energetic crowds build across the Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, with many attendees there for multiple days.

Vibe

High-energy, festival-like race night with loud engines, vendor areas, and family groups alongside hardcore racing fans.

About This Event

The NASCAR O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SERIES — Wawa 250 Powered by Coca‑Cola is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway. It is a support race on the Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, running the evening before the NASCAR Cup Series race.

Expect a night race atmosphere at the historic Daytona oval with practice/qualifying sessions earlier in the weekend and the O'Reilly Series feature around 7:30 PM ET per ticketing listings.

1What to Expect

Intro paragraph.

What makes it worth the trip:

  • Official support race on the Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend at Daytona, delivering close-quarters stock-car racing and local series storylines.
  • Evening start time (listed at 7:30 PM ET) adds a cooler, more intense race atmosphere and better sightlines under lights.
  • Held at Daytona International Speedway, giving attendees access to track history, fan zones, and nearby weekend Cup-series activities.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive in the afternoon to catch practice/qualifying, use public parking zones or track shuttles, and bring ear protection and a folding chair for infield or grandstand seats. Confirm gate times and any pit-area access on the official Daytona event page and your ticket provider.

Good to know:

  • The race is part of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend; expect larger crowds for the weekend overall.
  • Official start time and session details are published on Daytona International Speedway and ticket listings; check those sources for last-minute schedule changes.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Daytona International Speedway

  • 4.02 km
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2Frequently Asked Questions

  • Great if you want close, late-evening short-series stock-car racing at a major venue.
  • Great if you enjoy attending motorsport weekends that include Cup-level events and fan zones.
  • Great if you like nighttime track atmospheres and photography under lights.
  • Maybe skip if you prefer quiet, low-crowd events or exclusively Cup-series racing.

3Cost Breakdown

Tickets and access options are sold through Daytona International Speedway and Ticketmaster; exact seat prices vary by section and ticket type. Official sources list the event and ticket pages but do not publish a single universal price.

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