NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Daytona: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

Get ready, race fans, because the roar of engines is about to shake Daytona Beach! But here's where it gets exciting: the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, formerly known as the Xfinity Series, is kicking off its 2026 season with a bang at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. And this is the part most people miss—the series has a new corporate sponsor, O'Reilly Auto Parts, adding a fresh twist to the high-octane action.

Updated as of February 14, 2026, 12:16 p.m. ET: The Daytona 500 start time has been moved up to 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 15, due to potential weather concerns. This update also includes the starting grid for the O'Reilly Series race, which was finalized after Saturday's qualifying rounds. You can check out the full lineup here.

With just one day left until the Daytona 500 (weather permitting), today's spotlight is on the United Rentals 300, where 42 drivers will battle it out over 120 laps. This race marks the second event of the day, following the ARCA Menards Series opener at noon. Last year, Jesse Love clinched an overtime victory, ending Austin Hill's streak of three consecutive wins in this lead-up race. But here's the controversial part: Could this year's race shake up the standings even more? With drivers like Carson Hocevar and Justin Allgaier in the mix, anything could happen.

Starting Grid Highlights:
- 00. Sheldon Creed
- 2. Jesse Love
- 7. Justin Allgaier
- 21. Austin Hill
- 42. Carson Hocevar

Daytona 500 Details:
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Start Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: Fox
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial available)
- Radio: MRN | SiriusXM (Channel 90)

2026 O'Reilly Series Schedule (All Times Eastern):
- Feb. 14: United Rentals 300 at Daytona | 5 p.m. | CW
- Feb. 21: Bennett Transportation 250 at EchoPark | 5 p.m. | CW
- Feb. 28: Focused Health 250 at Circuit of the Americas | 3 p.m. | CW
- March 7: GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- March 14: The LiUNA! at Las Vegas | 5:30 p.m. | CW
- March 21: Sport Clips Haircuts 200 at Darlington | 5:30 p.m. | CW
- March 28: NFPA 250 at Martinsville | 3:30 p.m. | CW
- April 4: North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham | 2:30 p.m. | CW
- April 11: Race at Bristol | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- April 18: Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas | 7 p.m. | CW
- April 25: Race at Talladega | 4 p.m. | CW
- May 2: Andy's Frozen Custard 340 at Texas | 3:30 p.m. | CW
- May 9: Mission 200 at The Glen | 4 p.m. | CW
- May 16: BetRivers 200 at Dover | 4 p.m. | CW
- May 23: Race at Charlotte | 5 p.m. | CW
- May 30: Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- June 13: MillerTech Battery 250 at Pocono | 4 p.m. | CW
- June 20: Race at Naval Base Coronado | 5 p.m. | CW
- June 27: Race at Sonoma | 5:30 p.m. | CW
- July 4: Race at Chicagoland | 5:30 p.m. | CW
- July 11: Focused Health 250 at EchoPark | 7 p.m. | CW
- July 25: Race at Indianapolis | 4 p.m. | CW
- Aug. 8: Race at Iowa | 5 p.m. | CW
- Aug. 28: Wawa 250 at Daytona | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- Sept. 5: Race at Darlington | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- Sept. 12: Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- Sept. 18: Food City 300 at Bristol | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- Oct. 3: Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- Oct. 10: Blue Cross NC 250 at Charlotte | 4 p.m. | CW
- Oct. 17: Playoff race at Phoenix | 7:30 p.m. | CW
- Oct. 24: The Progress Group 250 at Talladega | 3:30 p.m. | CW
- Oct. 31: Playoff race at Martinsville | 4 p.m. | CW
- Nov. 7: Championship race at Homestead-Miami | 5 p.m. | CW

Thought-Provoking Question: With the series rebranding and new drivers in the mix, will the O'Reilly Series shake up the traditional NASCAR hierarchy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!