​Compared to NASCAR’s February visit to its home track, the summertime visit is practically a drive-by.Instead of six races among four series, as we saw to open the 2026 season, this coming weekend features just two races, but those races feature the organization’s top two divisions — the Cup and O’Reilly Series. Friday will be the busiest day of the abbreviated two-day weekend, with two qualifying sessions followed by a race under the lights.But Saturday night remains the main event. Daytona’s summertime 400-miler will be the 26th and final race of the Cup Series’ regular season, with the 10-race Chase for the championship beginning the following week at Darlington.Here’s the rundown …Buy our Dale Earnhardt book hereThursday: Daytona garage opens for business10 a.m.-Noon: O’Reilly Series haulers enter Speedway.Friday: Speed trials and a Winn-Dixie run8-10 a.m.: Cup Series haulers enter Speedway.3 p.m: O’Reilly Series qualifying.6 p.m.: Cup Series qualifying.7:30 p.m.: O’Reilly Series race: Winn-Dixie 250.Saturday: Coke Zero Sugar 400 ends regular season6:55 p.m.: Driver intros.7:30 p.m.: Cup Series race: Coke Zero Sugar 400.This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR schedule for Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend at DaytonaOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.