When is the Daytona 500 as NASCAR season nears. Cale Yarborough (11) days to green

The countdown continues.

With the 2025 Daytona 500 looming on Feb. 16, the Daytona Beach News-Journal is checking off the boxes on the calendar until the 67th running of the Great American Race.

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Today’s driver and car: Cale Yarborough in Junior Johnson’s No. 11 Chevy, which carried Cale to three straight Cup championships (1976-78) and victory in the 1977 Daytona 500.

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Daytona NASCAR race schedule

Wednesday, Feb. 12: Pole qualifying to set the front row for the Daytona 500, 8:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13: The Duels at Daytona, two 150-mile races to set the lineup for the Daytona 500, 7 p.m. (Fox Sports 1).

Friday, Feb. 14: Truck Series, Fresh From Florida 250, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).

Saturday, Feb. 15: ARCA 200, noon (Fox); Xfinity Series, United Rentals 300, 5 p.m. (CW).Sunday, Feb. 16: Daytona 500, 2:30 p.m. (Fox).

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona 500, NASCAR season approaching fast. A Cale Yarborough salute.