Daytona International Speedway announced that the Daytona 500 has officially sold out ahead of Sunday’s 68th running of “The Great American Race.”
The sellout marks another milestone for NASCAR’s season-opener, which annually draws one of the largest crowds in all of sports.
Fans from all over the world—close to 150,000—are expected to pack the 2.5-mile superspeedway for the Daytona 500, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1959.
This year’s Daytona 500 will also make history financially.
The total purse for Sunday’s race is $31,045,575 — the largest in motorsports history. The record-setting payout underscores the continued growth and commercial strength of NASCAR’s biggest event.
The Daytona 500 remains the greatest crown jewel in all of stockcar racing, often setting the tone for the season and cementing legacies for its winners.
A victory in the race carries prestige comparable to championships in other forms of racing, and with a sold-out grandstand and a record purse on the line, Sunday’s edition is poised to add another memorable chapter to the event’s history.
