DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- You don't have to watch golf every weekend to love The Masters. You don't have to be an odds enthusiast who lives at the betting window to love the Kentucky Derby. And you sure don't have to be an auto racing fan to appreciate the Daytona 500, NASCAR's premiere event.
The first real race day of 2021 has finally arrived, as the green flag is scheduled to drop on the 63rd running of the Daytona 500 around 2:30 p.m. ET. Even if you never watch auto racing, this race -- the 20th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death at the track -- should still be considered a must-see.