It is said cathedrals exist all around us, if only we have the eyes to see them. To the average person along the coast of Florida, the sands of Daytona Beach may not hold much wonder beyond being standard granular material and a suitable host for sunshine activities.

The Daytona 500 is one of the biggest and most illustrious NASCAR races of the year, and the festivities at Daytona International Speedway will be happening all week long in the lead-up to Sunday's big race.

Daytona 500 is right around the corner. Here's what to know, including the NASCAR race schedule and how to watch on TV and live stream.

The NASCAR Cup Series begins with the 2025 Daytona 500. Here's how to watch qualifying, including time, TV schedule and streaming info.

The first prize of Speedweeks was settled on Wednesday night, as Chase Briscoe -- in his first start for Joe Gibbs Racing -- earned his first Daytona 500 pole, the first Daytona 500 pole for Toyota, and the first Daytona 500 pole for car owner Joe Gibbs since NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte earned the top starting spot in 1998.