Miranda Lambert To Perform Daytona 500 Pre-Race Concert
Miranda Lambert. Photo: Jeff Johnson
Miranda Lambert is set to perform the Daytona 500 pre-race concert, kickstarting the festivities prior to the 68th running of The Great American Race.
“To have this level of talent with an artist such as Miranda Lambert performing our pre-race concert adds an incredible amount of energy for the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500,” says Frank Kelleher, Daytona International Speedway President. “Her powerhouse vocals and passion for music are the perfect mix to represent the prestige of this event. Get ready for the thunder of country music before we wave the green flag and engines roar to kick off the 2026 season!”
The action begins on Feb. 11, with the Daytona 500 Qualifying Presented by Busch Light, setting the field for the Duel At Daytona, which occurs Feb. 12, where drivers will battle it out for a spot in the Great American Race. The season-opening races for all three NASCAR national series as well as the ARCA Menards Series kick off on Feb. 13, starting with the Craftsman Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250. Feb. 14 will feature an action-packed double-header with the ARCA Menards Series race followed by the Xfinity Series United Rentals 300. Then on Feb. 15, the USAF Thunderbirds will perform their flyover, preparing both fans and drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series for an intense battle in the Daytona 500.
Lambert’s most recent album, current Grammy-nominee Postcards from Texas, continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. She recently collaborated with Chris Stapleton on “A Song to Sing,” as well as Reba McEntire and Lainey Wilson on “Trailblazer,” both of which are also nominated at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards as well.
