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Coke Zero Sugar 400
Daytona International Speedway 160 400 mi superspeedway NBC · 7:30 PM ET 35 / 95 / 160
2.5
asphalt
Race Date
Saturday, August 29, 2026
7:30 PM ET
Track Type Tendencies
superspeedway
Superspeedway races at Daytona International Speedway are defined by pack racing and drafting. Results are less predictable than any other track type — the field stays tight and late-race wrecks reshape the outcome.
Manufacturer strategy and drafting alliances matter as much as raw speed. Longshot winners are more common here than anywhere on the schedule.