<P> The 2018 Daytona 500 , the 60th running of the event , was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race held on February 18 , 2018 , contested over 207 laps -- extended from 200 laps due to an overtime finish -- on the 2.5 - mile ( 4.0 km ) asphalt superspeedway . It was the first race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season . </P>
<P> The 2018 Daytona 500 , the 60th running of the event , was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race held on February 18 , 2018 , contested over 207 laps -- extended from 200 laps due to an overtime finish -- on the 2.5 - mile ( 4.0 km ) asphalt superspeedway . It was the first race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season . </P>
what is the date of the daytona 500 in 2018
what is the date of the daytona 500 in 2018
February 18 , 2018
February 18 , 2018