February 5, 2026 - 21:00

MADISON, Ill. (Feb. 5, 2026) – NASCAR fans in the Metro East have a premier destination to celebrate the start of the new season. The annual Daytona 500 watch party will be held at Top Shooters Sports Bar, located on the grounds of World Wide Technology Raceway, on Sunday, Feb. 15.
The event offers the ideal atmosphere for fans to gather and experience "The Great American Race." A special brunch service will commence at 11 a.m. CT, leading up to the afternoon's main event. The green flag for the Daytona 500 is scheduled to wave shortly after, immersing attendees in the high-speed action from Daytona International Speedway on expansive screens throughout the venue.
The watch party provides a communal, high-energy setting for both dedicated and casual racing enthusiasts. It marks a festive tradition for the local racing community, offering a taste of the season to come at the nearby track. The raceway's sports bar, with its full amenities, is positioned as the region's hub for this iconic sporting event, fostering camaraderie among fans as a new NASCAR Cup Series campaign gets underway.
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